North Carolina Tar Heels vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

Alumni Stadium is the location where the Boston College Eagles (5-5) will attempt to beat the North Carolina Tar Heels (6-4) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Boston College opens this matchup as 3.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 56.5.

The North Carolina Tar Heels step onto the field holding a record of 6-4 for this year. In their last contest, the Tar Heels took on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and earned the victory with a final of 31-24. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Tar Heels conceded 114 yds on 32 tries, which is 3.6 yds per run surrendered. North Carolina conceded 24 completions on 37 tries for a total of 240 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.9%. At the end of the game, they had 75 plays which gave them 362 yds. The North Carolina Tar Heels ended up rushing 53 different times and recorded 230 yards, which had them averaging 4.3 yards per carry.

The Tar Heels have earned 4,401 yards in total for the year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, North Carolina has totaled 14 touchdowns through the air and 23 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 11 times. North Carolina has recorded 233 first downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 72 penalties for 608 yds. As a team they're holding an average of 204.5 yards in the run game which ranks them 17th in the country. In terms of scoring, the North Carolina Tar Heels have an average of 33.7 points per outing.

When talking about yards through the air, the Tar Heels have conceded 2,357 yds which has them sitting in 89th in D-1. They are allowing 235.7 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 55.8%. Overall, they are granting 364.2 yards per outing which ranks them 64th in college football. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 15 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.7 yards per tote and 128.5 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Overall, they have given up 1,285 rushing yards through 10 games. The Tar Heels sit in 78th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 26.2 points per game.

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The Eagles come into this game with a record of 5-5 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Eagles took a loss by a final score of 38-28 against the SMU Mustangs. Boston College gave up 30 rushing attempts for 140 yds (4.7 yds per carry). The Eagles passing defense gave up a completion rate of 68.6%, relinquishing 298 yards on 24 out of 35 through the air. The Eagles finished the game with 417 yds and they ran 75 plays (5.6 yds per play). Boston College ran for 4.2 yds per carry, finishing the game with 180 yards on 43 carries.

When looking at their ability to score points, the Eagles are ranked 73rd in Division 1 holding an average of 27.6 PPG. The Boston College Eagles maintain an average of 360.1 yards per outing, which has them ranked 94th in Division 1. The Boston College offense has compiled 401 yards of penalties on 45 infractions, which is 121st in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 7 interceptions while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to tally 189 1st downs. During this campaign so far, the Eagles have earned 1,845 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 184.5 passing yards per contest, which ranks 113th in the country. They are averaging 175.6 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 1,756 yards for the year.

The Eagles are conceding 24.5 points per contest, which has them 65th in college football. Boston College has allowed a total of 1,304 yards via the ground game (130.4 yards per contest) in addition to 12 touchdowns via the rush on the year. Overall, they have relinquished 245 total points. They have given up 13 touchdowns through the air and 248.8 yards per game, which puts them in 107th in the country. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 665 plays, which has them ranked 70th in college football. They have tallied 6 fumbles and 12 interceptions for the season.

Who will win tonight's Tar Heels/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles +3.5

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