Duke football has won the last two over UNC and is undefeated against the Tar Heels under third-year head coach Manny Diaz.
The Blue Devils (4-1, 1-1 ACC) would like to keep it that way Saturday, Oct. 17 when the Tar Heels (3-2, 1-1) come to Wallace Wade Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Duke is coming off its first loss of the year, falling 28-25 on the road at Georgia Tech. UNC, meanwhile, is coming off its first ranked win under second year head coach Bill Belichick, taking down Pitt 21-17 on the road in Week 6.
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Here are predictions, picks and betting odds for Duke vs. UNC:
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Duke football vs UNC odds, money line, over/under
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Oct. 15:
Spread: Duke -3
Over/under: 47 ½ points
Moneyline: Duke (-160), UNC (+135)
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Duke football vs UNC predictions, picks for college football Week 7
Here are predictions for the Blue Devils vs. the Tar Heels.
Rodd Baxley, The Fayetteville Observer
UNC 23, Duke 20: The Tar Heels were a mess last season and nearly knocked off the eventual ACC champions. More disciplined with a clear identity, UNC finds itself in a much better place with a prime opportunity to reclaim the Victory Bell. Belichick’s team will get it done with a strong fourth quarter in Durham.
Anna Snyder, The Fayetteville Observer
Duke 24, UNC 21: This game has come down to the wire over the last few seasons, and expect no different this time around. The Blue Devils rebound after falling at Georgia Tech and dominate the line of scrimmage to take down the Tar Heels and keep the Victory Bell in Durham.
Anna Snyder covers Duke for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at [email protected] or on X @annaesnydr.
This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Duke football vs UNC predictions, picks, odds: Who will win the Victory Bell?
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