Friday, October 24, 2008

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

 

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