North Carolina at Clemson odds, picks and predictions
The North Carolina Tar Heels (8-2, 4-2 ACC) visit the Clemson Tigers (6-4, 3-4) on Saturday. Kick from Memorial Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the North Carolina vs. Clemson odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
North Carolina took down Duke 47-45 in double overtime last week failing to cover as a 10.5-point home favorite. QB Drake Maye went 28 of 43 for 342 yards with a TD and and INT while scoring 2 TDs on the ground. WR Devontez Walker who had 7 receptions for 162 yards and RB Omarion Hampton had 31 carries for 169 yards and a TD.
Clemson beat Georgia Tech 42-21 last week to cover as a 17.5-point home favorite. QB Cade Klubnik went 23 of 34 for 205 yards with 4 TDs and an INT. WR Beaux Collins who had 5 receptions for 65 yards and a TD. On the ground and RB Phil Mafah carried the ball 17 times for 96 yards.
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North Carolina at Clemson odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:52 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): North Carolina +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Clemson -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +7.5 (-110) | Clemson -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 59.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
North Carolina at Clemson picks and predictions
Prediction
North Carolina 38, Clemson 34
Moneyline
BET NORTH CAROLINA +220.
North Carolina has played superb offense recently scoring at least 42 points in each of its last 3 games. This will be the 1st time this season playing as an underdog and although Clemson is on a 2-game winning streak, UNC and Maye are the superior team.
Against the spread
PASS.
The moneyline odds are better for UNC, unless you are not as confident in a North Carolina win, then BET UNC +7.5 (-110) as they should keep the game close regardless.
Over/Under
BET OVER 59.5 (-110).
Expect a lot of action in this matchup. UNC has scored at least 40 points in all but 3 games this season while its defense has allowed at least 31 points in 4 of its last 5 games. For Clemson, it has scored 73 total points in its last 2 weeks and its defense has given up at least 21 points in each of its last 4 games.
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