Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines for North Carolina vs Wake Forest

The Tar Heels are back in the bowl game.

It looked bad for a while, but after a four-game losing streak, they beat Virginia easily. They also had a great free-space game against Florida State, and now they just need one more win to go bowling.

Even with all the problems, they could beat Boston College and NC State, giving them a nine-win season (if they count the bowl win).

To bowl, Wake Forest needs to win two of its last three games. The defense is terrible and the offense has not been great. It will take a lot to beat Duke in the finale and stay close with Miami next week, so a huge road win here would be huge.

North Carolina vs Wake Forest: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET
How to Watch: ACC Network
Venue: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
Teams: North Carolina (5-4), Wake Forest (4-5)

North Carolina vs Wake Forest: Who Will Win?

Wake Forest is going to throw down some big blows.

There will be some fun in the passing game and some coming on the ground, though each carry will average well below four yards. The North Carolina offense, on the other hand, is doing too well.

The passing game has been pretty steady, though not always accurate. The ground attack will also go off. Wake Forest’s run defense has not been bad lately, but that will soon come to an end.