Boston College-North Carolina Preview

The Boston College Eagles and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kenan Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 42. Boston College was held scoreless in the second half, but came out in front with a 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in Week 8. Boston College covered the 3-point spread, while the 51 points sailed OVER the posted total of 40. Montel Harris carried the ball 15 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. Shaun Draughn had 13 carries for 80 yards in the first quarter and finished with 140 yards on the day as North Carolina lost 16-13 in OT to Virginia in Week 8. The Tar Heels failed to cover the 4-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day's posted total of 45. Current streak: Boston College has won 4 straight games. Team records: Boston College: 5-1 SU, 3-2 ATS North Carolina: 5-2 SU, 3-3 ATS Boston College most recently: When playing in October are 9-1 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 North Carolina most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Boston College is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road Boston College is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston College's last 9 games on the road North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home North Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Boston College home to Clemson, Saturday, November 1 North Carolina home to Georgia Tech, Saturday, November 8