Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for the No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels’ (0-0) matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks (0-0) on September 2, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ABC. The Tar Heels are a 2.5-point favorite in the matchup. The over/under for the outing is 63.5 points.
North Carolina vs. South Carolina Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -2.5 | -115 | -105 | 63.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (+2.5) | Under (63.5) | South Carolina 34 North Carolina 29 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| North Carolina | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.4 (17) | 32.2 (41) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 30.8 (118) | 28.8 (93) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (38) | 25 (126) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (92) | 22 (17) |
North Carolina vs. South Carolina Betting Insights (2022)
North Carolina Stats and Trends
- North Carolina covered five times in 13 matchups with a spread last season.
- The Tar Heels covered the spread twice when favored by 2.5 points or more last season (in nine opportunities).
- Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total six times in North Carolina games.
- The Tar Heels’ 14 games last season went over this contest’s total of 63.5 points six times.
- North Carolina had an average total of 62.6 in its matchups last season, 0.9 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
South Carolina Stats and Trends (2022)
- South Carolina went 7-5-1 ATS last season.
- When playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs last season, the Gamecocks had an ATS record of 4-4.
- South Carolina games went over the point total eight out of 13 times last season.
- The Gamecocks combined with their opponents to score more than 63.5 points in five of 13 games last season.
- South Carolina had a 54.0-point average over/under in its matchups last year, 9.5 fewer points than this game’s total.
North Carolina Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Drake Maye racked up 4,321 passing yards (308.6 per game) with a 66.3% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 38 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He also had 699 rushing yards on 184 carries and seven touchdowns.
- Last year Elijah Green ran for 558 yards on 131 carries (62.0 yards per game), with eight rushing touchdowns.
- Josh Downs grabbed 94 passes for 1,029 yards last year while scoring 11 touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 93.5 receiving yards.
- Antoine Green’s stat line last year showed 43 catches for 798 yards and seven touchdowns. He put up 79.8 yards per game.
- Bryson Nesbit totaled 507 receiving yards on 35 catches with four TDs.
- Last season, Noah Taylor put up three sacks, four TFL and 28 tackles.
- Cedric Gray totaled 144 tackles, nine TFL, one sack, and two interceptions over his last campaign.
- Last season, Storm Duck grabbed three interceptions and added 46 tackles, one TFL, and 10 passes defended.
South Carolina Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Spencer Rattler recorded 3,011 passing yards (231.6 per game) with a 66.2% completion percentage last year (262-for-396), throwing for 18 touchdowns with 12 interceptions.
- Marshawn Lloyd took 111 attempts for 572 rushing yards a season ago (63.6 per game) and scored nine touchdowns. He also caught 18 passes for 176 yards with two TDs through the air.
- Last season Jaheim Bell ran for 261 yards on 73 carries (23.7 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns. Bell also figured in the passing game, catching 25 passes for 231 and two TDs.
- Antwane Wells Jr. reeled in 68 passes for 928 yards last year with six touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 77.3 yards per game.
- Jalen Brooks also tacked on 33 grabs for 504 yards and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and posted 42.0 receiving yards per game.
- Josh Vann totaled 296 yards on 18 catches with three touchdowns in 2022.
- Jordan Burch had an impressive body of work a year ago, registering three sacks, six TFL and 59 tackles.
- Over his 2022 campaign, Sherrod Greene racked up 71 tackles, one TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
- Marcellas Dial picked off three passes and tacked on 40 tackles, one TFL, and 10 passes defended last season.
