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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 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Mountaineers are -255 and the Tar Heels are +206.)
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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 | -108 | -112 | 54.5 | -110 | -110 | -255 | +206 |
West Virginia Pick Insights
- So far this season, West Virginia has put together a 7-5-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, West Virginia is 2-1 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in eight of West Virginia’s 12 games with a set total.
West Virginia Stats & Insights
- West Virginia is compiling 438.2 yards per game on offense, which ranks 26th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the Mountaineers rank 72nd, giving up 384.3 yards per contest.
- West Virginia ranks 39th in scoring offense (31.6 points per game) and 79th in scoring defense (27.5 points allowed per game) this year.
- West Virginia is totaling 203.8 passing yards per game on offense (93rd in the FBS), and ranks 94th on the other side of the ball with 239.9 passing yards allowed per game.
- West Virginia has the 52nd-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (144.3 rushing yards allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking fourth-best with 234.3 rushing yards per game.
- West Virginia is averaging a 40.4% third-down conversion rate on offense this year (59th in the FBS), and is giving up a 38.5% third-down conversion rate (60th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- With 13 forced turnovers (105th in the FBS) against 13 turnovers committed (22nd in the FBS), West Virginia’s even turnover margin ranks 66th in college football.
West Virginia’s Best Players
- Garrett Greene has thrown for 2,178 yards (181.5 ypg) to lead West Virginia, completing 53.1% of his passes and tossing 15 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 708 rushing yards on 111 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns.
- CJ Donaldson has 798 rushing yards on 171 carries with 11 touchdowns.
- Jahiem White has racked up 792 yards on 97 carries, scoring three times.
- Devin Carter’s team-leading 501 yards as a receiver have come on 27 catches (out of 55 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Kole Taylor has hauled in 33 receptions totaling 411 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Hudson Clement’s 17 receptions have turned into 391 yards and four touchdowns.
- Jared Bartlett has collected four sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and 35 tackles.
- Lee Kpogba, West Virginia’s top tackler, has 73 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks this year.
- Beanie Bishop leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 49 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
North Carolina Betting Insights
- North Carolina is 6-6-0 ATS this year.
- North Carolina is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- North Carolina games have hit the over in six out of 12 opportunities (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 contest. In terms of defense, it is allowing 405.2 total yards per game, which ranks 98th.
- North Carolina’s defense ranks 74th in the FBS with 27.1 points allowed per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 15th-best by racking up 36.6 points per contest.
- North Carolina’s pass defense ranks 101st in the FBS with 242.3 passing yards given up per contest, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks eighth-best by compiling 306.8 passing yards per contest.
- North Carolina’s run defense ranks 87th in the FBS with 162.8 rushing yards given up per contest, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 17th-best by piling up 197.1 rushing yards per game.
- North Carolina’s third-down defense ranks 67th in the FBS with a 39% third-down conversion rate surrendered, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks seventh-best by putting up a 49.4% third-down rate.
- North Carolina has generated 20 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over 14 times, leading to a +6 turnover margin, which ranks 25th-best in the FBS.
North Carolina’s Best Players
- Drake Maye has thrown for 3,608 yards (300.7 ypg) to lead North Carolina, completing 63.3% of his passes and tossing 24 touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 449 yards (37.4 ypg) on 112 carries with nine touchdowns.
- Omarion Hampton is his team’s leading rusher with 234 carries for 1,442 yards, or 120.2 per game. He’s found the end zone 15 times on the ground, as well. Hampton has also chipped in with 26 catches for 215 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Devontez Walker has racked up 699 receiving yards on 41 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
- J.J. Jones has put together a 658-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 42 passes on 63 targets.
- Bryson Nesbit’s 62 targets have resulted in 41 receptions for 585 yards and five touchdowns.
- Kaimon Rucker paces the team with 8.5 sacks, and also has 10 TFL and 51 tackles.
- Cedric Gray is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 120 tackles, six TFL, five sacks, and one interception.
- Alijah Huzzie leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 40 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
