| MATCHUP | Cardinal Stanford | Tar Heels North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-6 | 3-5 |
| Spread | +7.5 -115 | -7.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +250 | -310 |
| Total | Over 41.5 (-108) | Under 41.5 (-112) |
| Where | Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC | |
| When | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 04:30 PM EST | |
| TV | The CW Network | |
Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview
The Stanford Cardinal are 3-6 (2-4) this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 35-20 last week. Stanford trailed 21-13 at halftime and allowed the first 14 points in the second half for the loss. The Cardinal were out gained by a total of 466-326, went 6-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-3 in the game. Ben Gulbranson went 17-30 for 228 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Sedrick Irvin rushed eight times for 24 yards. CJ Williams led the receivers with seven catches for 122 yards and two scores in the loss. The Stanford defense recorded two sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.Prior to that game, Stanford lost to Miami by a score of 42-7, but did beat Florida State by a score of 20-13 before that. The Cardinal have lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for 12th in the ACC standings. Stanford has scored 17.8 points per game with 225.7 passing yards and 81.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.1 points against per game this season. Ben Gulbranson has thrown for 1,813 yards, nine touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while CJ Williams has 47 receptions for 598 yards and four scores this year.
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
The North Carolina Tar Heels are 3-5 (1-3) this season after they defeated Syracuse by a score of 27-10 in their last game. North Carolina trailed 10-6 at halftime, but they outscored Syracuse 21-0 in the second half for the lopsided win. The Tar Heels out gained Syracuse by a total of 425-147, went 4-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Gio Lopez went 15-19 for 216 yards and two touchdowns, while Demon June rushed 13 times for 101 yards and one score. June also led the receivers with two catches for 81 yards and one touchdown in the game. The UNC defense recorded four sacks and five tackles for loss in the win.Prior to that game, North Carolina lost to Virginia by a score of 17-16 and California by a score of 21-18. The Tar Heels have lost four of their last five games and they are currently 14th in the ACC standings. North Carolina has scored 19.4 points per game with 174.9 passing yards and 123.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.1 points against per game this season. Gio Lopez has thrown for 1,021 yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Demon June has rushed 64 times for 416 yards and two scores this season.
Why the North Carolina Tar Heels will win
- Stanford has lost each of its last 10 games as a road underdog.
- The favorite has won seven of North Carolina’s last eight games.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in nine of its last 10 road games.
- North Carolina has covered the spread in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of North Carolina’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Stanford’s last six November games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- North Carolina ranks 130th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (132).
- North Carolina ranks 8th among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (6.9).
- Stanford ranks 135th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (6.6).
- Stanford ranks 134th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (80.3).
Stanford vs North Carolina Prediction
North Carolina finally snapped their losing streak last week against Syracuse and they have played much better over their last three games. The Tar Heels are playing great defense right now and they have allowed 18 points or fewer in three straight. Stanford has allowed at least 29 points in four of their last five games, so this is a great spot for the UNC offense to finally have a big outing. The Tar Heels should also have another great day on defense and I like them to cover at home.David Racey is 104-85 (55%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!