The Memphis Tigers and North Carolina State Wolfpack will play in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl on Friday, December 19, 2025. The game will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, and is set to start at 2:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN. Memphis has an 8-4 record, while North Carolina State holds a 7-5 record this season.

Memphis vs. North Carolina State Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: North Carolina State -218. North Carolina State has a strong home record this season, winning 6 of 7 games. This makes them a solid choice for the moneyline.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 58.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and trends suggest games with totals over 50 often go over for both teams.

Team Trends

• Memphis Tigers have a road record of 4-2 this season.
• North Carolina State Wolfpack have a strong home record of 6-1 this season.
• Memphis Tigers scored 415 points this season, ranking 21st in points for.
• North Carolina State Wolfpack have gained 2973 passing yards this season, ranking 48th.
• The last postseason game for the Memphis Tigers was a win against West Virginia Mountaineers, 42-37.

Memphis vs North Carolina State Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl Preview

The Memphis Tigers and North Carolina State Wolfpack will meet in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. Memphis has an 8-4 record, showing strong performances both at home and on the road. They ended their regular season with a balanced 4-4 conference record. The Tigers are part of the American Conference and last played in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl, where they won against the West Virginia Mountaineers, 42-37.

North Carolina State comes into the game with a 7-5 record. They performed well at home with a 6-1 record but struggled on the road, going 1-4. The Wolfpack, members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, last played in the Go Bowling Military Bowl. They faced the East Carolina Pirates and lost 26-21. This game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, will be a chance for both teams to end their season on a high note.

North Carolina State Wolfpack: Season Overview

The North Carolina State Wolfpack have shown a strong performance at home this season. They have a 7-5 overall record and a 6-1 home record. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and play their home games at Carter-Finley Stadium.

CJ Bailey stands out as the top quarterback for the Wolfpack this season. Bailey has played in 12 games, throwing for 2,884 yards and 23 touchdowns. Hollywood Smothers is the leading running back, with 939 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 11 games.

On the defensive side, the Wolfpack have allowed 346 points against them. They have managed to secure 18 sacks and 8 interceptions. Their last postseason game was the Go Bowling Military Bowl against East Carolina Pirates, where they lost 26-21.

Memphis Tigers: Season Insights and Key Players

The Memphis Tigers have an 8-4 record this season. They play in the American Conference. Their road record stands at 4-2, showing they can perform well away from home.

Brendon Lewis is the top quarterback for Memphis. He has thrown for 2,567 yards and 15 touchdowns in 12 games. Greg Desrosiers Jr. leads the running backs with 563 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns over 10 games.

On the defensive side, the Tigers have given up 270 points this season. They have also recorded 18 sacks and 12 interceptions. In their last postseason game, they won against West Virginia Mountaineers, 42-37, at the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl.

Final Betting Pick

North Carolina State has a strong home record this season, winning 6 out of 7 games. This makes them a reliable pick for the moneyline at -218. Their recent performance at home includes a convincing 42-19 win over North Carolina, which shows their ability to perform well on their turf. With a solid track record as favorites, they are expected to maintain their strong home form.

The over 58.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ scoring abilities. North Carolina State scored 42 points in their last game, while Memphis has shown they can score too, with a 42-37 win in their last postseason game. Trends indicate that when both teams play games with totals over 50, they often go over. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely.

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