Boston College (5-5) vs North Carolina (6-4)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Alumni Stadium)
Betting Odds: Boston College +3 / North Carolina -3 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The North Carolina Tar Heels and Boston College Eagles meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at Alumni Stadium. Here’s a North Carolina vs Boston College Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina vs Boston College Pick.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Florida State and Wake Forest, and they play NC State next. North Carolina has won 3 of its last 4 road games. Jacolby Criswell is completing 59 percent of his passes for 2,003 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. JJ Jones and Kobe Paysour have combined for 812 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Omarion Hampton has 31 receptions.
The North Carolina Tar Heels ground game is averaging 204.5 yards per contest, and Hampton leads the way with 1,422 yards and 14 touchdowns. Defensively, North Carolina is allowing 26.2 points and 364.2 yards per game. Power Echols leads the North Carolina Tar Heels with 64 tackles, Beau Atkinson has 6.5 sacks and Kaleb Cost has 2 interceptions.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles beat Syracuse, lost to SMU, and they play Pittsburgh next. Boston College have won 4 of their last 5 home games. Thomas Castellanos is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 1,366 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Lewis Bond and Reed Harris have combined for 764 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Kamari Morales has 22 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 175.6 yards per contest, and Kye Robichaux leads the way with 561 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 24.5 points and 379.2 yards per game. Donovan Ezeiruaku leads the Boston College Eagles with 64 tackles, Quintayvious Hutchins has 3 sacks and Max Tucker has 2 interceptions.
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won four of its last five games at Alumni Stadium (Boston).
- North Carolina has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite.
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston College's last eight games against conference opponents at Alumni Stadium (Boston) have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of North Carolina's last six games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks T19th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (12).
- Boston College ranks 113th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (184.5).
- North Carolina ranks 17th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (204.5).
- North Carolina ranks T118th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (91.4).
North Carolina vs Boston College Prediction
The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing their best ball of the season with three straight wins and on paper they should win this game. The problem is the Boston College Eagles are 4-1 SU at home, and we've seen them put together surprising results from time to time. A win here makes Boston College bowl eligible, and the Tar Heels can still have issues defensively. It wouldn't be shocking to see Boston College control the trenches and grind out an ugly home victory. I'll grab the free field goal with the Eagles.
Randy’s Pick Boston College +3
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
