North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils 10-15-22

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils 10/15/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils 10/15/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

 

The North Carolina Tar Heels will go against the Duke Blue Devils in NCAAF action in Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, NC, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 8:00 PM ET.

 

Over the past couple of seasons, North Carolina had to outscore its opponents because they were unable to stop anyone. However, something changed following a humiliating 45-32 home defeat to Notre Dame (under a substitute QB) on September 24.

 

On October 1, the Tar Heels defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 41–10. Given how weak the Hokies’ offense was, that might not be viewed as very noteworthy, but it was nonetheless a start.

 

On October 8, UNC headed to Miami Gardens and defeated Miami by a score of 27–24. The Heels got out to a quick 14-0 lead before closing the first half with a 21-7 advantage.

 

Thanks to rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s 309 yards passing with two touchdowns (but also two interceptions) and their strong run defense, they never trailed in the match and were able to hang on.

 

Although Tyler Van Dyke was given 496 passing yards, the run defense only gave up 42 yards on 24 runs. The Tar Heels’ run defense held an opponent to fewer than three yards per rush for the second straight game (2.8ypc vs. the Hokies).

 

  • The North Carolina Tar Heels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 matches. 
  • The North Carolina Tar Heels are 13-5 SU in their last 18 matches against Duke. 
  • The North Carolina Tar Heels are 10-3 SU in their last 13 matches when playing on the road against Duke.

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North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils Predictions 10/15/2022

 

Duke is aware of the influence a new coach may have. Brent Key, who was brought in as an interim coach after Georgia Tech dismissed Geoff Collins three weeks prior, won his first two matches.

 

The Duke Blue Devils are off to an explosive start under new head coach Mike Elko. They defeated Temple (30-0), Northwestern (31-23) as a 10-point underdog on the road, and NC A&T (49-20) at home to win their first three games.

 

After that, they suffered a discouraging 35-27 loss against much-improved Kansas as 7-point underdogs. On October 1, Duke defeated Virginia 38-17 as a 2.5-point favorite in an outstanding effort.

 

Overall, the Blue Devils surrendered 379.8 yards per game while gaining 416.5 yards per game themselves (71st). They made significant progress defensively, allowing 19.7 points per game (33rd) and 240.7 yards per game in the air (240.7ypg).

 

Jalon Calhoun (23 receptions for 356 yards, 2 touchdowns), one of Duke’s top receivers, is classified as doubtful after missing the Tech game due to an unexplained ailment.

 

  • The Duke Blue Devils are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 matches. 
  • The total went UNDER in 5 of Duke’s last 7 matches. 
  • The Duke Blue Devils are 4-10 SU in their last 14 matches.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils. The NCAAF pick for this game is the North Carolina Tar Heels. Duke doesn’t have much of a home-field advantage since its supporters are more focused on Jon Scheyer’s performance at Cameron Indoor Stadium in a few weeks.

 

It’s a good start that North Carolina discovered a run defense. Since Georgia Tech isn’t exactly the second coming of Georgia on defense, Leonard struggled last week against them.

 

Since the Tar Heels crushed the Blue Devils by 31 points last year and will do the same on Saturday night, the overall talent edge falls to them when you consider the quarterback battle and UNC’s improved defense.

 

The Tar Heels will win to a predicted score of 39-30.

 

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NCAAF Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)

 

Location: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, NC

 

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022

 

TV: ACC Network

 

NCAAF Odds: North Carolina Tar Heels -7

 

NCAAF Totals: 68

 

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