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North Carolina Tar Heels Set to Face Boston College Eagles in ACC Matchup at Alumni Stadium: Tar Heels Favored to Win by 3 Points

The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4, 7th in ACC) are set to face the Boston College Eagles (5-5, 12th in ACC) in a conference matchup at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA. The Tar Heels are coming off a win against Wake Forest and will aim to extend their winning streak. On the other hand, Boston College has lost four of their last five games and will be looking to turn things around. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with North Carolina favored to win by 3 points according to the current line. Stay tuned for our prediction on the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Boston College Eagles matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tar Heels -150 | Eagles +130
• Spread: Tar Heels -3 (-110) | Eagles +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 56 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that North Carolina will win straight-up is 60%.

North Carolina vs Boston College Stats

North Carolina Tar Heels

The North Carolina Tar Heels recently secured a 31-24 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, extending their winning streak to three games. This win also brought the team to bowl eligibility. Junior running back Omarion Hampton had an impressive performance, rushing for a career-high 244 yards and scoring a crucial touchdown in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Jacolby Criswell also contributed with 132 passing yards and a touchdown. The North Carolina defense intercepted the opposing quarterback twice and recorded five sacks. The team's offense has been consistently strong, scoring over 30 points in four consecutive games. Head coach Mack Brown praised Hampton for his toughness and playmaking ability. There are some key injuries to keep an eye on, including linebacker Caleb LaVallee and running back Darwin Barlow. In terms of rankings, North Carolina is 26th in offense, averaging 34 points per game, and 80th in defense, allowing an average of 26.44 points per game.Overall, the Tar Heels have a 6-4 record this season.

Boston College Eagles Analysis

Boston College has struggled in recent games, including a loss to #14 SMU where new starting quarterback Grayson James showed promise despite the team's overall performance. The defense has been giving up a high number of points in recent games. Key players are dealing with injuries, and their status for the upcoming game is uncertain. Boston College has a power ranking of 86, with an offense ranked at #74 and a defense ranked at #56. North Carolina has had difficulties in their last three matchups against Boston College.

Boston College Favored to Beat North Carolina at Home This Weekend

The Eagles have demonstrated strong performance at home, winning their previous two games against the spread, most notably in their 37-31 victory over the Syracuse Orange. Their only straight up loss at Alumni Stadium resulted in a cover against the Louisville Cardinals in 2024. Boston College's offense has been particularly successful, scoring 27 or more points in their last two home games. On the other hand, the Tar Heels have struggled significantly in terms of covering the spread, with only two wins in 10 opportunities this year and two wins in four attempts on the road. Additionally, North Carolina's offense has struggled, scoring 20 points or less in half of their road games this season. Based on these statistics and trends, it is strongly suggested that Boston College will secure a victory against the spread at home this Saturday. I recommend taking the Eagles and the points.

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