Stanford at NC State

This will be the eighth straight game for Stanford playing an FBS opponent, and posted as a dog. The Cardinal is just 2-6 on the season and has failed to win or cover any of their last five games. Yes, the streak looks horrible, but a deeper dive says it is even worse than it appears. Stanford has lost these last five games by an average of 25 PPG, which is a long way from the line here. NC State is just 4-4 on the season, but two of those losses have some at the hands of Clemson and Tennessee. The Wolfpack should be feeling good off a win vs. Cal as a 9.5-point dog their last time out. Stanford has shown nothing. Lay the points with NC State.