Bill Belichick's Coaching Debut: Predictions for North Carolina vs. TCU
The highly anticipated first game of Bill Belichick as head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels begins against the TCU Horned Frogs, highlighting key matchups and betting insights.
Week 1 of the college football season wraps up with Bill Belichick debuting as head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels against the TCU Horned Frogs on Monday night. TCU concluded last season with a 9-4 record, culminating in a decisive 34-3 victory over Louisiana in the New Mexico Bowl. Meanwhile, Mack Brown’s era at UNC ended disappointingly with a 6-7 finish in 2024, prompting the hiring of Belichick.
Kickoff at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill will commence at 8 p.m. ET. The latest betting odds from SportsLine show TCU as 3.5-point favorites, with an over/under of 54.5 total points. TCU is a -169 moneyline favorite whereas North Carolina sits at +142.
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Model’s Top SGP Picks for TCU vs. North Carolina:
- TCU -3.5
- Over 54.5 total points
- TCU Over 27.5 points
- Parlay odds +508
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The TCU offense averaged 33.5 points per game last season. Josh Hoover continues to lead as quarterback, and Eric McAlister returns after a strong previous season. TCU scored over 34 points in several early games last year, promising a competitive outing as Belichick navigates his new coaching environment.
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