The West Virginia Mountaineers (8-4) are set to clash with the North Carolina Tar Heels (8-4) in a highly anticipated Duke’s Mayo Bowl. With both teams boasting identical records and coming off two consecutive wins, this matchup is poised to be a battle of equals as they vie for postseason glory.
North Carolina vs. West Virginia Odds
- Moneyline: North Carolina +155 (BetRivers) / West Virginia -200 (BetRivers)
- Spread: West Virginia -5.5 (BetMGM)
- Total: 55.5 / Over -110 (PointsBet) / Under -110 (PointsBet)
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 27
- Time: 05:30 PM ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC
- TV: ESPN
North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Trends
- On the road, North Carolina Tar Heels are 1 and 3 this season.
- Against the spread this season, North Carolina Tar Heels are 5 and 6.
- Against the spread on the road, North Carolina Tar Heels are 1 and 3.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Trends
- At home, West Virginia Mountaineers are 5 and 1 this season.
- Against the spread this season, West Virginia Mountaineers are 7 and 5.
- Against the spread at home, West Virginia Mountaineers are 5 and 1.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Predictions
The West Virginia Mountaineers’ offense has been a strong point, amassing 379 points for over the season, and they will be leaning on their offensive prowess to break down the Tar Heels’ defense.
On the other side, the North Carolina Tar Heels have also been on an upward trajectory, with their offense outscoring the Mountaineers by putting up a formidable 439 points for the season. The Tar Heels will be without their star quarterback Drake Maye, who is entering the NFL draft, and his absence could be a decisive factor in the game.
North Carolina vs. West Virginia Pick
Historically, the Mountaineers have shown they can rise to the occasion in bowl games, and with the current momentum from their last two wins, they are in a prime position to not only win but also cover the spread. The Tar Heels, on the other hand, have struggled against the spread on the road with a 1-3 record, indicating potential difficulties in away game scenarios.
Taking into account the Mountaineers’ strong ATS performance and the Tar Heels’ challenges away from home and without their star quarterback, betting on the West Virginia Mountaineers against the spread is a calculated and justified decision for this Duke’s Mayo Bowl matchup.
The Pick: West Virginia -5.5 (BetMGM)