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Star wideout Josh Downs and the North Carolina Tar Heels (9-1) face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-6) on Saturday at 5:30 PM ET, at Kenan Memorial Stadium.
The Yellow Jackets are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +21) versus the Tar Heels (with an over/under of 63.5 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Stadium: Kenan Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tar Heels | -21 | -112 | -110 | 63.5 | -110 | -112 | -1537 | +837 |
North Carolina Betting Insights
- Georgia Tech has a 4-6-0 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 21-point underdogs this year, Georgia Tech is 2-2 against the spread.
- Three of Georgia Tech’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (30%).
North Carolina Stats & Insights
- North Carolina has struggled on defense, ranking eighth-worst in the FBS (460.9 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks fourth-best, yielding an average of 505.5 yards per game.
- North Carolina has the 10th-best offense this season in terms of points scored (40.1 points per game), but ranks 24th-worst defensively (31.3 points allowed per game).
- North Carolina owns the third-best offense this season in terms of passing yards (341.6 passing yards per game), but ranks 10th-worst defensively (281.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- North Carolina is averaging 163.9 rushing yards per game offensively this season (56th in the FBS), and is allowing 179.1 rushing yards per game (101st) on defense.
- North Carolina has the 100th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (41.9% third-down percentage allowed), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking eighth-best with a 51.5% third-down conversion rate.
- North Carolina ranks 51st in college football with a +2 turnover margin after forcing 11 turnovers (100th in the FBS) while committing nine (14th in the FBS).
North Carolina’s Best Players
- Drake Maye leads North Carolina with 3,412 yards (341.2 ypg) on 253-of-361 passing with 34 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He also has 584 rushing yards on 133 carries while scoring five touchdowns on the ground.
- Omarion Hampton has carried the ball 78 times for 358 yards (35.8 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Downs’ team-high 847 yards as a receiver have come on 74 receptions (out of 89 targets) with 11 touchdowns.
- Antoine Green has hauled in 30 passes while averaging 67.8 yards per game and scoring six touchdowns.
- J.J. Jones has a total of 362 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 18 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Noah Taylor has racked up 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 4.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
- North Carolina’s top-tackler, Cedric Gray, has 69 tackles, 4.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
- Storm Duck has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended to his name.
Georgia Tech Betting Insights
- Georgia Tech is 4-6-0 ATS this year.
- In games it has played as at least 21-point underdogs this year, Georgia Tech is 2-2 against the spread.
- Three of Georgia Tech’s 10 games with a set total have hit the over (30%).
Georgia Tech Stats & Insights
- Georgia Tech’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, generating 328.3 total yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranks 96th with 405.4 total yards allowed per contest.
- Georgia Tech has been sputtering on offense, ranking seventh-worst in the FBS with 17.1 points per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, surrendering 28.7 points per contest (86th-ranked).
- Georgia Tech’s passing game has not been getting things done, ranking 20th-worst in the FBS with 190.4 passing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 220.4 passing yards per contest (58th-ranked).
- Georgia Tech ranks 84th in rushing yards per game (137.9), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with 185.0 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Georgia Tech’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, putting up a 28.9% third-down percentage, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 69th with a 38.9% third-down rate surrendered.
- Georgia Tech owns a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking fourth-best at +11.
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- Jeff Sims has compiled 1,115 yards on 58.5% passing while tossing five touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 302 yards with one score.
- Hassan Hall has run for 473 yards on 101 carries so far this year.
- Dontae Smith has run for 369 yards across 65 attempts, scoring four touchdowns.
- Nate McCollum has racked up 590 receiving yards on 54 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Malachi Carter has put together a 305-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 20 passes on 38 targets.
- E.J. Jenkins’ 35 targets have resulted in 15 grabs for 269 yards and three touchdowns.
- Ayinde Eley has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 57 tackles.
- Charlie Thomas has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 59 tackles, 6.0 TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions so far.
