NC State (power rating: 6.5) holds a 5.6-point advantage over California (0.9) on a neutral field per Blue Chip Analytics. NC State's home field adds 3.4 points to that advantage at Carter-Finley Stadium. Beyond home field, the model charges California's long trip, with a slighter reading for the warm conditions. The weather component is provisional until the game-time reading is confirmed. Adjust the factors in the tool above to test your own numbers.
The latest reading for Carter-Finley Stadium shows Patchy rain nearby, 81°F, heat index 86°F with winds of 3 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. It was taken before the ~10-day forecast window opened, so it describes the furthest hour the forecast reached rather than kickoff itself, and it is replaced once the game comes inside the window. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Patchy rain nearby
81°F
| Measure | CaliforniaAway | NC StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 2,395 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 2,949 miles | 4,792 miles |
| Season total | 11,015 miles | 6,008 miles |
| Body clock | 21:00 | 00:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
California travels 2,395 miles to this game, a cross-country trip. A trip of this length is worth roughly two thirds of a point to the home team on the measured evidence.
