North Carolina has played well against NC State in recent years.

North Carolina has covered the spread in the last 5 meetings vs. NC State, a streak that dates back to 2017.

For this season’s meeting, North Carolina is a 6.5-point favorite against NC State. North Carolina is expected to win the game and based on the recent history, the Tar Heels are in a position to cover at home.

In 2021, NC State defeated North Carolina by 4 points, 34-30, but North Carolina managed to cover the spread. The last time North Carolina beat NC State, which was in 2020, they covered with a 48-21 win over the Wolfpack.

This will be an important game for North Carolina to win prior to next weekend’s ACC Championship Game against Clemson. In Week 12, North C

arolina was stunned by Georgia Tech in a 21-17 loss. North Carolina’s defense surrendered 3 rushing touchdowns to the Yellow Jackets on in that defeat.

NC State enters this on a 2-game losing streak after falling to Boston College and Louisville. NC State suffered a 25-10 road loss to Louisville in Week 12. If NC State’s offense fails to generate more production, North Carolina could be in a position to cover.

North Carolina will try to extend its cover streak against NC State to 6 games on Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET.