Duke Blue Devils defeat NC State Wolfpack 41-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Duke Blue Devils 41, NC State Wolfpack 3
The Duke Blue Devils beat the NC State Wolfpack 41-3 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Duke Blue Devils covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 53.5, with 44 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack final score and game recap
The Duke Blue Devils led 7-3 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 24-0 to lead 31-3 at halftime. They outscored the NC State Wolfpack 10-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nate Sheppard (Duke Blue Devils): 18 carries for 217 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
- Walker Eget (Duke Blue Devils): 22/31 passing for 208 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- CJ Bailey (NC State Wolfpack): 15/24 passing for 123 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Amiri Acker (NC State Wolfpack): 2 catches for 54 yards.
Who covered the spread in Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack?
The Duke Blue Devils covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, winning by 38 points.
The spread opened and closed at Duke Blue Devils -4.5.
Did Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack go over or under the total?
The game went under: 44 points combined against a closing total of 53.5, under by 9.5. 34 of the 44 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 51.5 and closed at 53.5.
How did AiQ's Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Duke Blue Devils to win at -192, a win (+$52.08 on a $100 bet).
Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Duke Blue Devils won the first half, paying -185.
- First-half total 26.5: the over, paying -118, with 34 points scored.
- NC State Wolfpack team total 23.5: the under, paying +102, with 3 scored.
- Duke Blue Devils team total 29.5: the over, paying -113, with 41 scored.
- First-half spread: Duke Blue Devils -3 covered, paying -115.
- First-quarter moneyline: Duke Blue Devils won the first quarter, paying -160.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -140, with 10 points scored.
Duke Blue Devils vs. NC State Wolfpack odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Duke Blue Devils at -190 and the NC State Wolfpack at +160. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Duke Blue Devils a 63% favorite. The Duke Blue Devils won as the favorite at -190: $52.63 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Duke Blue Devils, the best price before the game was -180 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−1.0% value).
The total moved up from 51.5 to 53.5, and the game went under.
Duke Blue Devils and NC State Wolfpack betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Duke Blue Devils 7-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 6 times. That made it three straight wins for the Duke Blue Devils.
This result left the NC State Wolfpack 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (4-2 at home, 0-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times.
What's next for Duke Blue Devils and NC State Wolfpack?
Next for the Duke Blue Devils: at the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the NC State Wolfpack: the Syracuse Orange at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026.