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The Duke’s Mayo Bowl will see the West Virginia Mountaineers meet the North Carolina Tar Heels.
West Virginia vs. North Carolina Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with bookmakers listing West Virginia as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, West Virginia has -200 odds to pick up the win, while North Carolina is listed at +163 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 62 points.
Game Info
How to Watch West Virginia vs. North Carolina Live?
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Betting Preview
West Virginia
West Virginia is averaging 439.7 yards per game on offense this season (26th in the FBS), and is surrendering 385.5 yards per game (72nd) on the defensive side of the ball. West Virginia is totaling 31.6 points per game on offense (40th in the FBS), and ranks 77th defensively with 27.5 points allowed per game. On offense, West Virginia ranks 94th in the FBS with 203.8 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 92nd in passing yards allowed per contest (239.9). On the offensive side of the ball, West Virginia has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best in the FBS by compiling 235.8 per game. The Mountaineers rank 54th on defense (145.6 rushing yards allowed per game). On offense, West Virginia ranks 57th in the FBS with a 40.4% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 60th in third-down conversion rate allowed (145.6). With nine forced turnovers (112th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), West Virginia (-1) owns the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
North Carolina
North Carolina’s defense ranks 105th in the FBS with 414.1 total yards given up per game, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks fifth-best by racking up 496.6 total yards per game. North Carolina’s offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 16th-best in the FBS with 36.6 points per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 27.1 points per game, which ranks 72nd. North Carolina’s pass defense ranks 83rd in the FBS with 235.3 passing yards given up per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks seventh-best by piling up 313.8 passing yards per game. North Carolina’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, ceding 178.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 33rd with 182.8 rushing yards per contest. North Carolina’s third-down offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with a 46.9% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is surrendering a 41.3% third-down rate, which ranks 98th. North Carolina has accumulated 15 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over seven times, resulting in a +8 turnover margin, which ranks eighth-best in the FBS.
West Virginia vs. North Carolina Betting Analysis
West Virginia Betting Insights
West Virginia is 6-6-0 against the spread this season. West Virginia has an ATS record of 1-2 when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites. West Virginia games have gone over the total eight times this season. The Mountaineers have compiled a 4-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 66.7% of those games). The Mountaineers have played three times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -200 or shorter, and won in each game.
North Carolina Betting Insights
North Carolina has covered the spread six times in 12 games with a set total. North Carolina has not covered the spread (0-1) when it is at least 5.5-point underdogs. This year, six North Carolina games have gone over the point total. The Tar Heels lost the only game they’ve played as the underdog this season. The Tar Heels have a record of when they’re set as an underdog of +163 or more by oddsmakers this season.
West Virginia vs. North Carolina Against The Spread & Betting Records
West Virginia
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 52.5 | 50.8 | 54.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 31.9 | 31.2 | 32.7 |
| ATS Record | 6-6-0 | 4-2-0 | 2-4-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 8-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 5-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-2 | 3-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 3-2 | 1-0 | 2-2 |
North Carolina
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 58.4 | 58.9 | 57.5 |
| Implied Total AVG | 35.4 | 36.8 | 32.8 |
| ATS Record | 6-6-0 | 5-3-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-5-1 | 3-4-1 | 3-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 7-3 | 6-1 | 1-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
West Virginia
- In addition to his 2,178 passing yards and 53.1% completion percentage this year, Garrett Greene has thrown for 15 touchdowns against four interceptions.
- In addition to the numbers he’s generated in the passing game, Greene has also added 708 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games.
- CJ Donaldson has racked up 798 rushing yards (4.7 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns in 12 games for the Mountaineers.
- Jahiem White has rushed for 792 yards (88.0 yards per carry) and three rushing touchdowns for the Mountaineers in 2023.
- As a receiver, White has caught three balls on zero targets for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
- As a key contributor to the Mountaineers’ pass game, Kole Taylor has totaled 411 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 33 catches.
- Lee Kpogba has played 12 games, collecting three sacks to go with two TFL and 82 tackles for the Mountaineers.
- Beanie Bishop has helped carry the Mountaineers’ defense with 49 tackles and four interceptions in 11 games.
- As part of the Mountaineers’ defense, Anthony Wilson has amassed one interception to go along with 65 tackles and three passes defended in 12 games.
- Jared Bartlett, as part of the Mountaineers’ defense, has totaled four sacks to go with two TFL and 40 tackles in 11 games.
North Carolina
- Devontez Walker has 41 receptions for 699 yards (87.4 per game) and seven touchdowns in eight games.
- Conner Harrell has passed for 71 yards (23.7 per game), completing 66.7% of his passes, with one touchdown and zero interceptions in three games.
- Also, Harrell has rushed for 50 yards and one TD.
- In five games, Caleb Hood has rushed for 43 yards (8.6 per game) and one TD.
- In the passing game, Chris Culliver has scored one TD, hauling in one balls for 41 yards (20.5 per game).
- On defense, Debo Williams has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 103 tackles, three TFL, and one sack in 12 games.
- The Tar Heels’ Nick Emmanwori has delivered 69 tackles and two interceptions in 11 games.
- Jalon Kilgore has recorded 65 tackles and one interception in 12 games for the Tar Heels.
- DQ Smith has amassed one interception to go with 68 tackles and one pass defended In 12 games for the Tar Heels.
West Virginia vs. North Carolina Predictions and Pick
West Virginia vs. North Carolina betting card
- Pick ATS:
North Carolina (+5.5)
- Pick OU: Under (62)
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Our pick to win this contest is West Virginia, and we project that North Carolina will cover the spread (West Virginia -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 62 points.