Duke vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 13

New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick holds up a UNC branded sleeveless hoodie presented to him during an NCAA college football news conference announcing his hiring, Dec. 12, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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  • Duke is a -6.5 point favorite vs. North Carolina
  • Duke vs. North Carolina Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
  • TV Channel: ACCN

Duke (5-5) visit Kenan Stadium to take on North Carolina (4-6) on Nov. 22 in Chapel Hill, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EST.

Duke is a betting favorite in Week 13, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Duke vs. North Carolina Over/Under is 51.5 total points.

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Duke vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Duke-6.5 -11551.5 -110-250
North Carolina +6.5 -10551.5 -110200

Duke vs North Carolina Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Duke will win this game with 66.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Duke and North Carolina, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Duke vs North Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Duke will cover the spread with 50.7% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Duke has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+3.90 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Duke has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Duke have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.81 Units / 52% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+1.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • North Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.50 Units / 6% ROI)

Duke Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Duke is 4-6 against the spread this college football season (-2.55 Units / -23.29% ROI).

  • Duke is 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -4 Units / -27.4% ROI
  • Duke is 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.48% ROI
  • Duke is 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.65 Units / -42.47% ROI

North Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

North Carolina iss 5-5 against the spread this college football season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • North Carolina is 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -4.84% ROI
  • North Carolina is 2-7 when betting the Over for -5.75 Units / -52.04% ROI
  • North Carolina is 7-2 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 43.84% ROI

Duke: Keys to the Game vs. North Carolina

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .414

North Carolina was 3-6 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

North Carolina was winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .379

North Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Duke

North Carolina allowed passes of 40+ yards on 16 of 387 attempts (4%) last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 84 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 23rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 27 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

Matchup Notes for Duke vs. North Carolina

North Carolina allowed passes of 40+ yards on 16 of 387 attempts (4%) last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 84 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 23rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 27 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .414

North Carolina was 3-6 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

North Carolina was winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .379

Duke Offensive Stats & Trends

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .414

North Carolina was 3-6 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

North Carolina was winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .379

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

North Carolina allowed passes of 40+ yards on 16 of 387 attempts (4%) last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 84 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 23rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 27 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.

Duke Defensive Stats & Trends

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

North Carolina was winless (0-4) when allowing more than 3 explosive runs last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .414

North Carolina was 3-6 (.333) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards last season– T-39th-worst in FBS; Average: .479

North Carolina was winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .379

North Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends

North Carolina allowed passes of 40+ yards on 16 of 387 attempts (4%) last season– T-5th-worst in FBS; Average: 2%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 7%

North Carolina sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (45/387) last season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 7%

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 84 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 23rd-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

North Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 27 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short last season– T-25th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.


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