North Carolina vs. UConn Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 28, 2024

North Carolina vs. UConn Prediction, Odds, Picks - December 28, 2024

Updated Dec. 28, 2024 9:04 a.m. ET
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The Fenway Bowl features a battle between the North Carolina Tar Heels (who are just 2.5-point favorites) and the UConn Huskies on December 28, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. A 53.5-point over/under is set for the contest.

The Tar Heels lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 35-30, in their last game. In their last contest, the Huskies won against the UMass Minutemen, 47-42.

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North Carolina vs. UConn Game Information & Odds

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North Carolina vs UConn Betting Information updated as of December 28, 2024, 8:45 a.m. ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
North Carolina -2.5 (-114) -138 +117 53.5 -111 -109

North Carolina vs. UConn Prediction

  • Pick ATS: North Carolina (-2.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (53.5)
  • Prediction: North Carolina 32, UConn 26

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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North Carolina vs. UConn Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Tar Heels 28, Huskies 26.
  • The Tar Heels have a 58.0% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Huskies have a 46.1% implied probability.
  • North Carolina has won three games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing nine times.
  • UConn is 7-4-1 ATS this year.

North Carolina vs. UConn: 2024 Stats Comparison

North Carolina UConn
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 32.3 (46) 32.3 (46)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 28.2 (85) 23.8 (44)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 16 (51) 16 (51)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 15 (84) 14 (94)

North Carolina 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Omarion Hampton RB 1,660 YDS / 15 TD / 138.3 YPG / 5.9 YPC
38 REC / 373 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 31.1 REC YPG
Jacolby Criswell QB 2,452 YDS (58.0%) / 15 TD / 6 INT
96 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 8.0 RUSH YPG
J.J. Jones WR 34 REC / 570 YDS / 6 TD / 47.5 YPG
Davion Gause RB 314 YDS / 4 TD / 28.5 YPG / 5.1 YPC
Amare Campbell LB 65 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 6.5 SACK
Antavious Lane DB 77 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Power Echols LB 69 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Jahvaree Ritzie DL 36 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 6.5 SACK / 1 INT

UConn 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Cam Edwards RB 756 YDS / 7 TD / 63.0 YPG / 5.9 YPC
13 REC / 148 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 16.4 REC YPG
Joe Fagnano QB 1,480 YDS (56.5%) / 18 TD / 4 INT
50 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 5.6 RUSH YPG
Durell Robinson RB 731 YDS / 8 TD / 60.9 YPG / 6.8 YPC
Skyler Bell WR 47 REC / 783 YDS / 4 TD / 65.3 YPG
Jayden McDonald LB 101 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 1 INT
Tui Faumuina-Brown LB 86 TKL / 7.0 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Malik Dixon DB 55 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 3 INT / 4 PD
Langston Hardy LB 40 TKL / 4.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 1 INT

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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