Memphis vs North Carolina State Picks and Predictions for Friday, December 19, 2025
Use Code PPWC
Memphis vs North Carolina State Information
The Memphis Tigers will be in Tampa, FL, on Friday afternoon for a 2:30 PM matchup against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. Memphis has eight wins and four losses coming into this matchup, riding a three-game losing streak after an 11-point loss to Navy in their last outing. North Carolina State comes into Friday with seven wins and five losses after winning three of the previous four, including two in a row following a 23-point home blowout over North Carolina. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.
Memphis Preview
Brendon Lewis leads the Memphis offense this season with 2567 yards and 15 touchdowns on 239 completions to go along with 618 yards and nine touchdowns on 141 carries. Sutton Smith is the top ball carrier on the team with 669 yards and seven touchdowns on 102 carries. Cortez Braham Jr. leads the team with 889 yards and eight touchdowns on 63 receptions this season.
North Carolina State Preview
CJ Bailey leads North Carolina State this season with 2884 yards and 23 touchdowns on 259 completions. Hollywood Smothers leads the team with 939 yards and six touchdowns on 160 carries this season. Jayden Scott is second on the roster with 487 yards and four touchdowns on 87 carries. Terrell Anderson leads the team with 637 yards and five scores on 38 receptions. Justin Joly has been a viable target for the Wolfpack this year, with 47 catches for 468 yards and seven touchdowns.
Memphis vs North Carolina State Prediction
Both teams have been mediocre this season, as each enters bowl season on a different streak. Look for North Carolina State to ride its hot hand against a struggling Memphis team on Friday. Take North Carolina State to do the work as they get the win and cover Friday afternoon to secure a bowl championship. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on Memphis. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for NC State with the Kickr promo code. Make sure when you place your bet on NC State vs Memphis you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
Sign Up Get $30 Premium Picks Credit + Exclusive Offers
Subscribe Now
Betting on College Football?
- Bet with other College Football fans at the best sportsbooks
- Sign up today and get started with the latest college football sportsbook promos
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
New DraftKings Customers: Spend $5+ Get $200 in Bonuses Instantly!
Best Picks:
- North Carolina State Wolfpack -4.5
- Under 57.5
