Virginia Cavaliers
American Football NCAAF Kenan Stadium Sat 25 Oct 12:00
North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC)
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  6. Standings

College Football Betting Preview: Virginia vs North Carolina

Virginia square off against North Carolina in this NCAAF Week 9 matchup at Kenan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday 25 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Side With Virginia to Win Big

There’s a strong case for taking the -110 that Virginia can overcome the -10.5 when they go up against North Carolina. The favorites should be capable of a big victory and that means we’re backing them against the spread.

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Teams’ Last Clash Saw 41-14 UNC Win

Virginia Cavaliers made it five consecutive wins after a 22-20 home success over Washington State Cougars at Scott Stadium.

North Carolina Tar Heels have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at California Memorial Stadium, Cal recently beat them 21-18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

North Carolina triumphed 41-14 when they last played Virginia. This head-to-head was played at Scott Stadium. The past 6 games H2H record shows that both teams have three wins.

Quarterbacks

Virginia vs North Carolina Prediction & Picks

Tackle Virginia vs North Carolina with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We really fancy the chances of Virginia beating the underdogs handsomely in this college football showdown. That is why we are wagering them at -10.5 on the spread at -110.

Sportsgambler.com brings strong college football expertise, built on knowing the team news as soon as it’s confirmed. Recent form plays a big part in our CFB picks and we always back it up with the most relevant stats.

Key Virginia vs North Carolina stats:

  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by North Carolina in 2 of their last 3 games at home this season.
  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by North Carolina in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Virginia -10.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chandler Morris Over 233.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Chandler Morris (Virginia) to go over 233.5 passing yards are -114. We’re tempted to back him to cover the QB Passing Yards line, with plenty of juice on offer.

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Jahmal Edrine Over 40.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Jahmal Edrine (North Carolina) to reach over 40.5 receiving yards are -114. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.

Latest Jahmal Edrine Player Prop Odds

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Virginia -10.5
Totals Over 51.5
Passing Yards Chandler Morris Over 233.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Virginia -10.5, Over 51.5 points and Chandler Morris (Virginia) to go Over 233.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia Virginia logo 38 - 21 North Carolina logo North Carolina

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on Virginia to achieve a 38-21 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

Virginia 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 Virginia Big Favorites

Virginia are strong -400 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 80% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back North Carolina, you will find +320 about the underdogs.

10.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 51.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Under 51.5, then the odds are -115.

Consider every angle when placing your college football wagers. The best betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Player Odds

Receiving Yards

Rushing Yards

J'Mari Taylor (Virginia)
Over 60.5
-114
Under 60.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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North Carolina Have Six Defeats in Their Last Ten Home Games

North Carolina have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 31.70 points on offense and surrendering 32.60 on defense.

Virginia are 4-6 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 27.10 points per contest and giving up 31.50.

The most recent Kenan Stadium meeting saw Virginia claim a 31-27 win over North Carolina. The last 3 head-to-heads at Kenan Stadium show Virginia with two wins, while North Carolina have one to their name.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O51.5 U51.5
North Carolina logo North Carolina Home Stats 4-6 64.30 31.70 32.60 8 2
Virginia logo Virginia Away Stats 4-6 58.60 27.10 31.50 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
  • U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Virginia Cavaliers logo Virginia Cavaliers Stats
North Carolina Tar Heels logo North Carolina Tar Heels Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points

NCAAF Standings Select Season

Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Georgia Tech 7 0 247 144 103 4-0 3-0 7W
Virginia 6 1 280 163 117 5-0 1-1 5W
Louisville 5 1 204 126 78 3-1 2-0 1W
Miami 5 1 196 92 104 4-1 1-0 1L
California 5 2 166 153 13 3-1 2-1 1W
Pittsburgh 5 2 269 142 127 3-1 2-1 3W
SMU 5 2 239 158 81 3-1 2-1 3W
Wake Forest 4 2 174 120 54 2-2 2-0 2W
Duke 4 3 237 180 57 2-2 2-1 1L
NC State 4 3 210 186 24 3-1 1-2 1L
Clemson 3 4 182 146 36 1-3 2-1 1L
Florida State 3 4 278 158 120 3-2 0-2 4L
Stanford 3 4 133 194 -61 3-0 0-4 1W
Syracuse 3 4 187 209 -22 2-2 1-2 3L
North Carolina 2 4 112 150 -38 1-2 1-2 3L
Virginia Tech 2 5 161 205 -44 1-3 1-2 2L
Boston College 1 6 190 237 -47 1-3 0-3 6L