North Carolina vs. South Carolina Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 2

North Carolina vs. South Carolina Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 2

Updated Sep. 2, 2023 3:06 p.m. ET

The No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels (0-0) and South Carolina Gamecocks (0-0) meet at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 2, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ET, airing on ABC. North Carolina is favored by 2.5 points in the matchup. The game's over/under is set at 63.

The Tar Heels scored 34.4 points per game (26th in college football) and gave up 30.8 (102nd) last season, finishing 9-5 and losing the Holiday Bowl. The Gamecocks lost the Gator Bowl last year after going 8-5 in the regular season. They scored 32.2 points per game (38th in college football) and gave up 28.8 (87th).

North Carolina vs. South Carolina Game Information & Odds

  • When: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
  • Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • TV: ABC
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
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North Carolina vs South Carolina Betting Information updated as of September 2, 2023, 2:46 PM ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
North Carolina -2.5 (-109) -138 +115 63 -110 -110

North Carolina vs. South Carolina Prediction

  • Pick ATS: South Carolina (+2.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (63)
  • Prediction: South Carolina 35, North Carolina 27

Learn more about the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. the South Carolina Gamecocks game on FOX Sports!

North Carolina vs. South Carolina Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Tar Heels 33, Gamecocks 30.
  • The Tar Heels have a 58.0% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Gamecocks hold a 46.5% implied probability.
  • North Carolina covered six times in 14 chances against the spread last season.
  • South Carolina compiled a 7-5-1 record against the spread last year.

North Carolina vs. South Carolina: 2022 Stats Comparison

North Carolina South Carolina
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 34.4 (17) 32.2 (41)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 30.8 (118) 28.8 (93)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 13 (19) 27 (126)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 14 (103) 23 (17)

North Carolina 2022 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Drake Maye QB 4,321 YDS (66.2%) / 38 TD / 7 INT
698 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 49.9 RUSH YPG
Josh Downs WR 94 REC / 1,029 YDS / 11 TD / 73.5 YPG
Antoine Green WR 43 REC / 798 YDS / 7 TD / 57.0 YPG
Elijah Green RB 558 YDS / 8 TD / 39.9 YPG / 4.3 YPC
17 REC / 107 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 7.6 REC YPG
Cedric Gray LB 105 TKL / 9.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
Power Echols LB 81 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
DeAndre Boykins DB 52 TKL / 5.0 TFL / 2.0 SACK / 1 INT
Giovanni Biggers DB 53 TKL / 1.0 TFL

South Carolina 2022 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Spencer Rattler QB 3,011 YDS (66.2%) / 18 TD / 12 INT
56 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 4.3 RUSH YPG
MarShawn Lloyd RB 572 YDS / 9 TD / 44.0 YPG / 5.2 YPC
18 REC / 176 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 13.5 REC YPG
Antwane Wells Jr. WR 68 REC / 928 YDS / 6 TD / 71.4 YPG
Jalen Brooks WR 33 REC / 504 YDS / 1 TD / 38.8 YPG
Jordan Burch DE 48 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Sherrod Greene LB 55 TKL / 2.0 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT
Tonka Hemingway DL 29 TKL / 6.0 TFL / 4.0 SACK
DQ Smith DB 39 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK / 2 INT
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