North Carolina vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Public Betting Trends (Aug. 29)

College football is officially back, baby. And we ve got a juicy Week 1 matchup to sink our teeth into, with the North Carolina Tar Heels traveling to TCF Bank Stadium to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

This Thursday night tilt on August 29, 2024 features an ACC-Big Ten clash that could set the tone for both teams seasons. The oddsmakers have pegged the Tar Heels as slight 2-point road favorites with a total of 50.5.

Here s our UNC vs Minnesota prediction for Week 1 as the CFB season kicks into full gear.

UNC vs Minnesota Prediction

Last year, these two teams met in Chapel Hill with the Tar Heels laying a beatdown on the Gophers, 31-13. But this is a new season with fresh faces on both sidelines. UNC lost superstar QB Drake Maye to the NFL, so either Max Johnson (a Texas A M transfer) or Conner Harrell will lead the offense.

Whoever wins the gig will have the pleasure of handing off to Omarion Hampton, a dynamic RB who accumulated over 1,500 yards and 15 TDs last year. Hampton should find plenty of running room against a Minnesota defense that allowed nearly 150 rushing yards per game in 2023.

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Meanwhile, the Gophers are hoping New Hampshire graduate transfer QB Max Brosmer can resurrect an offense that sputtered in the Big Ten basement last season. Sophomore RB Darius Taylor, who impressed with 5.8 yards per carry as a freshman, figures to carry a heavy load.

Taylor racked up 138 yards against UNC last year and could be in for another big game if the Tar Heels defense hasn t improved. Don t be shocked if Taylor has a few highlight-reel runs against a UNC run defense that gave up 163 yards per game last season.

I m giving North Carolina a slight edge based on their offensive firepower and Minnesota s recent struggles at home (2-6 ATS in their last 8). The Tar Heels rushing attack should control the tempo Thursday. I m also playing the under considering UNC s defensive improvement and Minnesota s methodical offensive style under PJ Fleck.

UNC vs Minnesota Picks:

North Carolina -2 (-110)
Under 50.5 (-110)
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