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The Duke’s Mayo Bowl will see the West Virginia Mountaineers hitting the field against the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Kickoff is at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN.
The Mountaineers are the favorites (-6.5) in their game against the Tar Heels, with the over/under being 55.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mountaineers are -250 and the Tar Heels are +203.)
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Game Info for West Virginia vs. North Carolina
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | -6.5 | -110 | -110 | 55.5 | -110 | -110 | -250 | +203 |
West Virginia Pick Insights
- So far this season, West Virginia has posted a 7-5-0 record against the spread.
- West Virginia is 2-1 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Eight of West Virginia’s 12 games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
West Virginia Stats & Insights
- West Virginia is totaling 438.2 yards per game on offense, which ranks 27th in the FBS. On defense, the Mountaineers rank 72nd, allowing 384.3 yards per game.
- West Virginia is averaging 31.6 points per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and ranks 79th defensively with 27.5 points allowed per game.
- West Virginia is averaging 203.8 passing yards per game on offense (93rd in the FBS), and ranks 95th on the other side of the ball with 239.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- West Virginia ranks 50th in run defense this season (144.3 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 234.3 rushing yards per game.
- West Virginia ranks 59th in third-down efficiency (40.4%) on offense and 61st in third-down conversion rate allowed (38.5%) on defense this season.
- West Virginia ranks 66th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 13 turnovers (104th in the FBS) while committing 13 (23rd in the FBS).
West Virginia’s Best Players
- Garrett Greene has 2,178 yards passing for West Virginia, completing 53.1% of his passes and recording 15 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 708 rushing yards (59 ypg) on 111 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns.
- CJ Donaldson has carried the ball 171 times for a team-high 798 yards on the ground and has found the end zone 11 times as a runner.
- Jahiem White has been handed the ball 97 times this year and racked up 792 yards (66 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Devin Carter has hauled in 27 catches for 501 yards (41.8 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Kole Taylor has grabbed 33 passes while averaging 34.3 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Hudson Clement’s 17 catches have turned into 391 yards and four touchdowns.
- Jared Bartlett has four sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 35 tackles.
- Lee Kpogba, West Virginia’s leading tackler, has 73 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks this year.
- Beanie Bishop has picked off a team-high four passes. He also has 49 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
North Carolina Betting Insights
- North Carolina has gone 6-6-0 ATS this year.
- North Carolina is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or greater this year.
- North Carolina has hit the over in six of their 12 games with a set total (50%).
North Carolina Pick Insights
- North Carolina’s offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks fourth-best in the FBS with 503.9 total yards per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 405.2 total yards per game, which ranks 98th.
- North Carolina’s defense ranks 75th in the FBS with 27.1 points given up per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 15th-best by posting 36.6 points per contest.
- North Carolina’s pass offense has been dominant, putting up 306.8 passing yards per contest (eighth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 103rd by allowing 242.3 passing yards per game.
- North Carolina’s rushing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 16th-best in the FBS with 197.1 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is surrendering 162.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 86th.
- North Carolina’s third-down offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks seventh-best in the FBS with a 49.4% third-down conversion rate. In terms of defense, it is allowing a 39% third-down rate, which ranks 67th.
- With 20 forced turnovers (31st in the FBS) and 14 turnovers committed (34th in the FBS) this season, North Carolina ranks 26th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +6.
North Carolina’s Best Players
- Drake Maye has thrown for 3,608 yards on 269-of-425 passing with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 449 yards and nine rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Omarion Hampton, has carried the ball 234 times for 1,442 yards (120.2 per game) with 15 touchdowns. He’s also caught 26 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown.
- Devontez Walker has racked up 699 receiving yards on 41 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
- J.J. Jones has recorded 658 receiving yards (54.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 42 receptions.
- Bryson Nesbit’s 62 targets have resulted in 41 receptions for 585 yards and five touchdowns.
- Kaimon Rucker has racked up 8.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 10 TFL and 51 tackles.
- Cedric Gray is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 120 tackles, six TFL, five sacks, and one interception.
- Alijah Huzzie has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 40 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
