Data Skrive:
The Charlotte 49ers (0-1) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Kenan Stadium versus the North Carolina Tar Heels (1-0).
The Tar Heels are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -21.5) versus the 49ers. The over/under for this matchup is 48 points.
Below you can find our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!
North Carolina -21.5 vs. Charlotte
North Carolina vs. Charlotte Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Tar Heels (-21.5)
- Moneyline: Tar Heels (-2273), 49ers (+1075)
- Total: 48 points
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
North Carolina vs. Charlotte Betting Stats and Info
The Tar Heels’ record against the spread is just 1-0-0. In one game as a moneyline favorite, North Carolina won. Charlotte has yet to win a game against the spread so far this season (0-1-0). Charlotte has played a game as an underdog on the moneyline one time so far this season, and failed to pick up the victory.
North Carolina vs. Charlotte Key Players
North Carolina Tar Heels
- Last season Drake Maye totaled 3,608 passing yards (277.5 per game) while going 269-for-425 (63.3%) and throwing for 24 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He added 449 rushing yards on 112 carries with nine touchdowns, averaging 34.5 yards per game.
- A year ago Omarion Hampton picked up 1,504 rushing yards (115.7 per game) and scored 15 touchdowns. He added 29 catches for 222 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- J.J. Jones hauled in 46 passes for 711 yards last season with three touchdowns. He was targeted 67 times, and averaged 54.7 receiving yards.
- Devontez Walker also chipped in with 41 grabs for 699 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Bryson Nesbit caught 41 passes for 585 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 45 yards per game.
- Last season, Kaimon Rucker registered 8.5 sacks, 12 TFL and 60 tackles.
- Cedric Gray’s 2023 campaign saw him total 120 tackles, six TFL, five sacks, and one interception.
- Alijah Huzzie intercepted three passes and tacked on 41 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended last season.
Charlotte 49ers
- Last year Trexler Ivey totaled 1,263 passing yards (105.3 per game) while going 112-for-203 (55.2%) and throwing for four touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
- Jalon Jones took 110 attempts for 476 rushing yards a season ago (39.7 per game) and scored four touchdowns.
- Last year Terron Kellman rushed for 328 yards on 82 carries (27.3 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
- Jairus Mack reeled in 25 passes for 453 yards last season while scoring two touchdowns. He was targeted 43 times, and averaged 37.8 yards per game.
- Colin Weber also chipped in with 362 yards on 34 catches. He was targeted 50 times, and averaged 30.2 receiving yards last season.
- Jack Hestera caught 28 passes on 48 targets for 349 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 29.1 receiving yards per game.
- Last season Eyabi Anoma collected 5.5 sacks, nine TFL and 56 tackles.
- Demetrius Knight II’s 2023 campaign saw him total 90 tackles, five TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three interceptions.