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North Carolina vs Virginia Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks

Hot Heels Eye a Fifth Straight Win

Tar Heels ‘Conference Perfect’ in 2022

The No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels look to extend their four-game winning streak, taking on the host Virginia Cavaliers in an ACC battle Saturday afternoon. Carolina has reeled off four victories in as many conference contests, leading the ACC Coastal Division by two games. A difficult, four-overtime loss left Virginia tied for sixth in the same division. Check out our in-depth preview before you do any betting online on this contest.

Let’s check the latest college football odds, stats, and injury reports for North Carolina vs Virginia. We’ve plenty of NCAA football odds for you to consider.

Drake Maye #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels
Drake Maye #10 of the North Carolina Tar Heels | Grant halverson/getty images/afp

High-Powered Heel Offense

The North Carolina Tar Heels are rolling, and it’s in large part to an offense that can change the scoreboard in a hurry. Freshman Drake Maye is playing like a veteran right now, 29 touchdowns passes has him tied atop the nation in that category.

“If you’re a receiver right now, why would you go anywhere else?” coach Mack Brown said of Maye after Saturday’s win over Pittsburgh. Maye’s five touchdown passes riddled the Panthers, “(Drake) hit 10 different receivers and (three) different guys scored the five touchdowns. He’s got an amazing knack of finding the open receiver.”

Maye’s 3,110 yards leads the nation in total offense, fifth in the country with 2,671 passing yards. He had 388 passing yards against Pitt, but also led the Heels in rushing (61 yards).

Senior Antoine Green had a game to remember, making 10 catches (180 yards, two touchdowns). He has 23 receptions (564 yards, six touchdowns) this season.

Junior wideout Josh Downs also scored twice against Pittsburgh, among his 11-0catch, 102 yard-day. Downs has 48 receptions (527 yards) and seven touchdowns this season.

Virginia Doomed By Its Offense

The Virginia Cavaliers have played solid defense this season, but lacking offensive punch has hurt. The last week was the latest example, as the Cavaliers held Miami (Fl.) to just 14 points (four overtimes), but managed just 12 in a losing effort

Senior quarterback Brennan Armstrong has some nice numbers, 1,826 yards passing and 353 rushing. However, nine interceptions and six touchdowns is a poor ratio. Armstrong had 208 yards passing against Miami but was sacked five times.

Virginia will need a huge effort to shut down the Tar Heels. The Cavs allow 21½ points per game while limiting opponents to 192.9 passing yards.

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North Carolina vs Virginia Head-To-Head

The North Carolina Tar Heels, last season’s meeting, 59-39 at home. That snapped a four-game losing streak to the Cavaliers. This is a series of streaks, the Heels winning seven in a row prior to that Cav string of wins.

North Carolina holds a 65-57-4 advantage in the all-time series, 26-27 record in Charlottesville. The college football lines are favoring the Tar Heels to even that record with a victory.

North Carolina vs Virginia Game Information

  • Game: North Carolina (7-1, 4-0 ACC) vs Virginia (3-5, 1-4 ACC)
  • Location: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
  • Day/Time: Saturday, Nov. 5th, 12:00 p.m. ET
  • North Carolina vs VirginiaLive Stream: ESPN

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North Carolina vs Virginia Prediction

The North Carolina Tar Heels and Drake Maye on a roll, and the Virginia Cavaliers are going to have a hard time staying with them. The Heels should put up some gaudy numbers again, easily defeating their conference rival

When making your college football picks, take North Carolina to win and cover on the road.

The odds and predictions in the article are based on the time of writing and publication. They may differ as to when the actual event takes place.

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