The North Carolina Tar Heels meet the TCU Horned Frogs on Monday, Sept. 1, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
TCU enters as a -3.5 favorite (-178 on the moneyline), while North Carolina comes into the game as a +3.5 underdog (+150 on the moneyline). The over/under sits at 54.5 total points.
This marks a new era for North Carolina, as Bill Belichick is set to make his debut as the Tar Heels' head coach. His presence will have a significant impact on how UNC's season goes as a whole, but what does that mean for this Week 1 matchup?
Let's take a look at the North Carolina vs. TCU oddsand my college football picks for this NCAAF Week 1 clash on Monday night.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. TCU Horned Frogs Picks, Parlay
- TCU ML
- Josh Hoover 250+ Pass Yards
Parlay Payout: +105 (via Fanatics)
North Carolina vs. TCU Odds, Spread
| North Carolina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -112 | 54.5 -110o / -110u | +142 |
| TCU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -105 | 54.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
Moneyline: TCU ML
We will ride with the Horned Frogs in this highly anticipated matchup.
Bill Belichick will make his North Carolina appointment under the lights, and while I think UNC will improve with the Super Bowl champion coach at the helm, TCU has a significant advantage at the quarterback position.
Signal-caller Josh Hoover was one of the top quarterbacks in the Big 12 last year and will dominate against this Heels defense. And that takes us to the second leg of this same-game parlay.
TCU Player Prop: Josh Hoover 250+ Pass Yards
The game strategy will bode well for this prop, as I expect a close back-and-forth matchup early.
TCU feels that it has a significant advantage in the passing game. Hoover will log 25-30 passing attempts, which will do wonders when it comes to his yardage total.
Back Hoover to make a significant impact on this game as the Horned Frogs take care of business against the Tar Heels in Week 1 of the new college football season.
North Carolina vs. TCU Same-Game Parlay, Predictions
- TCU ML
- Josh Hoover 250+ Pass Yards
Parlay Payout: +105 (via Fanatics)
