At the onset of the season, North Carolina was touted as a potential ACC champion. Despite the College Football betting fact that the Tar Heels lost the four most productive starters from their offense. Thus, we learned how the pajama boy’s picks are based on the previous season. Indeed, North Carolina recruits well. But the Tar Heels had too much to overcome to win a championship. Last week that was again proven at Notre Dame. However, North Carolina is certainly good enough to beat upstart Wake Forest. Nobody saw the Demon Deacons coming in 2021.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. North Carolina Tar Heels NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 6, 2021, noon ET |
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| Location: | Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Wake Forest at North Carolina TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wake Forest | +2½ (-105) | 76½ (-110) | +120 |  |
| North Carolina | -2½ (-115) | 76½ (-110) | -140 | |
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Wake Forest at North Carolina SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, Wake Forest is one of the biggest online betting surprises in college football. Squares are not fully aware of the Demon Deacons yet. There was so much hype about North Carolina that the Deacs were an afterthought. Still, casual gamblers see the Tar Heels as the more talented home team.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Overview
Last week Wake Forest beat Duke 45-7 as 16-point home favorites. The Blue Devils and Demon Deacons game went under the total of 72. As a result, Wake Forest is 8-0 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 3-5 over/under. Wake Forest ranks 9th for total offense and 5th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Demon Deacons rank 98th overall and 55th for points allowed.
North Carolina Tar Heels Team Overview
Last week, North Carolina lost at Notre Dame 44-36 as 3.5-point dogs. The Fighting Irish and Tar Heels game went over a total of 63. North Carolina has a record of 4-4 straight up, 3-5 against the spread, and 5-3 over/under. North Carolina ranks 12th for total offense and 22nd for scoring offense. While defensively, the Tar Heels rank 78th overall and 100th for points allowed.
The Irish won despite being outgained by the Tar Heels in total yardage, 554-523. But the Irish outrushed the Tar Heels 293-223. Of course, UNC QB Sam Howell became the Tar Heels’ first quarterback with over 10,000 passing yards in his junior season. At Notre Dame, he finished with 341 yards on 24-of-31 passing with one touchdown and one interception. Also, he added another 101 yards on 18 carries, one a 31-yard touchdown run
Wake Forest at North Carolina vs. The Line
- Wake Forest is 4-2 against the spread vs. North Carolina
- The Demon Deacons and Tar Heels are 6-2-1 over/under the total
- At North Carolina, Wake Forest is 1-4 vs. the odds against the Tar Heels
- These two teams are 6-0 over/under the total at North Carolina.
Wake Forest at North Carolina SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, North Carolina bosses the payout window against Wake Forest. Also, the Tar Heels are a decent College Football Betting board value at home. UNC coach Mack Brown should exploit the suspect Wake Forest defense. Certainly, Wake Forest is having a stellar year, but they will eventually pay for their suspect defense. UNC QB Sam Howell could have a field day.
Wake Forest at North Carolina SBG Best Bet: North Carolina Tar Heels.