On Saturday 3 October 2026, NC State Wolfpack play Louisville Cardinals in college football. Our model likes 5 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 57.5 Total Points, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
On Saturday 3 October 2026, NC State Wolfpack host Louisville Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Over 57.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score more than 57.5 points between them. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at Bovada. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Louisville Cardinals -3 on the Line (-115)
Odds available at MyBookie at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, NC State Wolfpack host Louisville Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Louisville Cardinals -3 Point Spread. On this line Louisville Cardinals give up 3 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 3. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at MyBookie. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -115 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.70 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Louisville Cardinals to Win (-161)
Odds available at FanDuel at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, NC State Wolfpack host Louisville Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Louisville Cardinals Moneyline. This one only needs Louisville Cardinals to win the game. It was priced at -161 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.21 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -161 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.20 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Lincoln Kienholz Over 27.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
Odds available at BetOnline at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, NC State Wolfpack host Louisville Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Lincoln Kienholz Over 27.5 Rushing Yards. This wins if Lincoln Kienholz finishes with more than 27.5 rushing yards. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at BetOnline. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
Tre Richardson Under 67.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Odds available at Bovada at time of publishing
On Saturday 3 October 2026, NC State Wolfpack host Louisville Cardinals in college football. The bet we are looking at is Tre Richardson Under 67.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Tre Richardson finishes with fewer than 67.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at Bovada. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.
That is how our model reads NC State Wolfpack v Louisville Cardinals. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.