TCU vs North Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: TCU vs North Carolina
TCU clash with North Carolina in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Kenan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Monday 1 September 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We’re Expecting TCU to Cover the Line
Get with TCU with a -3.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -110 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head-to-head with North Carolina.
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UNC Looking to Avoid Another Defeat
Texas Christian Horned Frogs won their last game, defeating the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns 34–3 in the New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque.
In their most recent outing, the North Carolina Tar Heels were beaten 27–14 by the UConn Huskies in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park.
Quarterbacks
Josh Hoover
Gio Lopez
TCU vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks
Our TCU vs North Carolina preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We expect the favorites to cover the -3.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing TCU at -110 for this college football battle.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our picks.
Key TCU vs North Carolina stats:
TCU -3.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Best Bet
TCU -3.5 @ -110
Player Prop Picks
The odds for Eric McAlister (TCU) to make it to the end zone are -100. He looks like an attractive wager to take it to the house and we recommend backing this Anytime Touchdown Scorer selection.
You can place a bet on Davion Gause (North Carolina) at -114 to accumulate over 68.5 rushing yards. We can back him in the Player Rushing Yards market and hope the Over hits.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is TCU -3.5 on the spread, Under 56.5 and Eric McAlister (TCU) to score a touchdown.
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Correct Score Prediction
28
-
23
North Carolina
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where TCU can be backed speculatively to achieve a 28-23 victory.
TCU vs North Carolina Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Books Make TCU Likelier Winners
TCU are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -161. For those wanting to back North Carolina, you will find +132 about the underdogs.
The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 55.5. Football bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those who wager Under 55.5 can get -114.
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Kevorian Barnes Favorite to Score First TD
There’s the chance to back Kevorian Barnes at +550 to be the First Touchdown Scorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to record the last TD instead.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
North Carolina Have Won Five of Their Last Ten Home Games
North Carolina have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 38.50 points on offense and surrendering 31.70 on defense.
TCU have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 27.10 points per contest while yielding 34.90.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O56.5 | U56.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Carolina Home Stats |
5-5 | 70.20 | 38.50 | 31.70 | 8 | 2 | |
 TCU Away Stats |
4-6 | 62.00 | 27.10 | 34.90 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O56.5 = Games Over 56.5 Points
- U56.5 = Games Under 56.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Texas Christian Horned Frogs Stats
North Carolina Tar Heels Stats
- 7 wins and 3 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 6 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 58.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 62.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 56.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.20 pts and allowed 25.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.10 pts and allowed 34.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 61.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 68.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 56.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 56.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 30.00 pts and allowed 31.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 37.20 pts and allowed 31.30 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston College
|
1 | 0 | 66 | 10 | 56 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Pittsburgh
|
1 | 0 | 61 | 9 | 52 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
1 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Virginia
|
1 | 0 | 48 | 7 | 41 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
California
|
1 | 0 | 34 | 15 | 19 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
SMU
|
1 | 0 | 42 | 13 | 29 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
NC State
|
1 | 0 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Louisville
|
1 | 0 | 51 | 17 | 34 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
1 | 0 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
Florida State
|
1 | 0 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Duke
|
1 | 0 | 45 | 17 | 28 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Clemson
|
0 | 1 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Miami
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
|
North Carolina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Stanford
|
0 | 1 | 20 | 23 | -3 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
0 | 1 | 26 | 45 | -19 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
| Big 12 | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
1 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 34 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
BYU
|
1 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 69 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Houston
|
1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Iowa State
|
2 | 0 | 79 | 28 | 51 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 2W |
Kansas
|
2 | 0 | 77 | 14 | 63 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2W |
Oklahoma State
|
1 | 0 | 27 | 7 | 20 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
UCF
|
1 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Utah
|
1 | 0 | 43 | 10 | 33 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1W |
West Virginia
|
1 | 0 | 45 | 3 | 42 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
Kansas State
|
1 | 1 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1W |
Baylor
|
0 | 1 | 24 | 38 | -14 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
0 | 1 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Colorado
|
0 | 1 | 20 | 27 | -7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
|
TCU
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | - |
Texas Tech
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1W |
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