North Carolina vs Duke Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
North Carolina vs Duke Predictions
There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Duke at -3.5. We can get odds of -100 and our prediction is that the favorites will have the upper hand against North Carolina.
Our experts have picked out a Best Bet for North Carolina vs Duke, alongside Player Props, a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Read the full analysis behind each pick further down the page.
North Carolina vs Duke Preview
North Carolina go up against Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, October 17.
North Carolina Tar Heels got the win in their previous game. A 21-17 triumph occurred on the road at Acrisure Stadium when playing Pittsburgh Panthers.
Duke Blue Devils have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 28-25 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
H2H: UNC Are 5 From 7 on the H2H
Duke have beaten North Carolina in the last two matchups. A 21-20 victory at Wallace Wade Stadium was followed by a 32-25 win at Kenan Stadium. The previous 7 games featuring these teams have resulted in five North Carolina victories.
Quarterbacks
Billy Edwards Jr.
Walker Eget
Best Bet
There’s a strong case for backing Duke on the spread in this college football matchup. The line looks really appealing considering you can get -100 when it comes to the favorites at -3.5.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Tracking injury updates is a big part of our CFB analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our picks. We combine this with recent form and the most important stats to get a complete picture.
Duke -3.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.
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Player Prop Picks
You can back Walker Eget (Duke) at -114 to exceed 195.5 passing yards. We can place a QB Passing Yards bet with confidence, as we expect him to cover the line.
You can back Benjamin Hall (Duke) at -114 to record more than 50.5 rushing yards. We're confident in him covering the Player Rushing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Duke to cover the -3.5 spread, Over 47.5 on the total and Walker Eget (Duke) to have Over 195.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option is fantastic for football bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
21
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34
Duke
Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try the Blue Devils to triumph 34-21 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.
North Carolina vs Duke Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks have Duke at -154 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 61% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. At +128, North Carolina are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
3.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 47.5 right now. Football fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 47.5 can get -115.
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Duke Locked In at Home
Duke have put together four consecutive victories at Wallace Wade Stadium. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 33.80 points on average and giving up 23.30.
North Carolina have a 4-6 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 18.20 points per contest while yielding 23.40.
Duke beat North Carolina 21-20 when they last met at Wallace Wade Stadium. In their last 3 head-to-head matchups at Wallace Wade Stadium, North Carolina have taken two wins compared to one for Duke.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O47.5 | U47.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Duke Home Stats |
7-3 | 57.10 | 33.80 | 23.30 | 7 | 3 | |
 North Carolina Away Stats |
4-6 | 41.60 | 18.20 | 23.40 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
- U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points
- NCAAF: 22/11 2025 Duke 32 North Carolina 25
- NCAAF: 28/09 2024 North Carolina 20 Duke 21
- NCAAF: 12/11 2023 Duke 45 North Carolina 47
- NCAAF: 16/10 2022 North Carolina 38 Duke 35
- NCAAF: 02/10 2021 Duke 7 North Carolina 38
- NCAAF: 07/11 2020 North Carolina 56 Duke 24
- NCAAF: 26/10 2019 Duke 17 North Carolina 20
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
North Carolina Tar Heels Stats
Duke Blue Devils Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 44.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 41.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 47.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.00 pts and allowed 22.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 18.20 pts and allowed 23.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 55.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 59.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 47.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.70 pts and allowed 22.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.90 pts and allowed 24.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
5 | 0 | 248 | 49 | 199 | 2-0 | 3-0 | 5W |
California
|
3 | 3 | 160 | 153 | 7 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
|
North Carolina
|
3 | 2 | 117 | 95 | 22 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
5 | 1 | 221 | 129 | 92 | 2-1 | 3-0 | 3W |
SMU
|
4 | 1 | 173 | 115 | 58 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Virginia
|
4 | 2 | 197 | 115 | 82 | 4-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Pittsburgh
|
5 | 1 | 209 | 88 | 121 | 4-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
Louisville
|
3 | 3 | 237 | 166 | 71 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1W |
|
Duke
|
4 | 1 | 170 | 72 | 98 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Georgia Tech
|
2 | 3 | 136 | 129 | 7 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 1W |
Virginia Tech
|
4 | 2 | 226 | 124 | 102 | 2-1 | 2-1 | 2L |
Florida State
|
3 | 3 | 186 | 152 | 34 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
NC State
|
3 | 3 | 198 | 166 | 32 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
Stanford
|
2 | 4 | 94 | 249 | -155 | 2-1 | 0-3 | 2L |
Clemson
|
3 | 2 | 97 | 129 | -32 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Boston College
|
2 | 3 | 95 | 117 | -22 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 2L |
Syracuse
|
2 | 3 | 164 | 120 | 44 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1L |
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