North Carolina travels to Virginia on Saturday, hoping to boost its 5-2 mark in Week 8 action with a victory over the Cavaliers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook had the Virginia Cavaliers as 9-point underdogs in the matchup, while the betting total had not been set at press time (check Sportsbook for the latest on the over under).
A 32-15 result in favor of the Tar Heels is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Virginia Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Virginia will face the 5-2 North Carolina Tar Heels, who own a 4-3 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Virginia Cavaliers are 2-3-1 so far this season while the Tar Heels are 3-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Virginia vs North Carolina injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Virginia Cavaliers rated this week at No. 64 and the North Carolina Tar Heels sitting at No. 62.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Virginia's No. 70-ranked offense, averaging 28.33 PPG, against a North Carolina defense that ranks No. 79 this week at 28.86 PPG. The Virginia aerial game is averaging 289.17 yards per game, more than the North Carolina Tar Heels secondary allows through the air, 201.29 YPG per game.
Defensively, the North Carolina Tar Heels feature the league's No. 65-rated road run defense, allowing 181.33 yards per game. Virginia, meanwhile, ranks No. 125 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for the the Hurricanes, they were scorched by Johnathan Howard for 156 receiving yards against the Tar Heels in a 20-13 loss at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Cavaliers suffered a Week 7 loss against Pittsburgh in their last game, falling 45-31 at Scott Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
North Carolina home to Georgia Tech, Saturday, November 5th
Virginia home to Louisville, Saturday, October 29th