North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Football Duke’s Mayo Bowl Betting Predictions, Picks and Analysis (Thursday, December 30th, 2021)

The Duke’s Mayo Bowl is all set to get under between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the South Carolina Gamecocks. Both teams will kick off from the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The online college football odds have all the odds and betting lines for this exciting and entertaining game. The betting experts are predicting a win for the Tar Heels, especially after showing some improvement with their defensive game. However, both teams will enter this game with a losing record. The Tar Heels will look forward to taking out the Gamecocks with their defensive and running game.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks CashBet Wagering Analysis

North Carolina struggled to make ends meet in the ACC Coastal Conference play but they finished third with a 3-5 record. Out of their 12 overall games, they won six and dropped six. The Gamecocks dropped to the fifth spot after their last defeat in Southeastern Conference play. South Carolina held the same record as the Tar Heels in their overall and conference play.

North Carolina’s Improved Defense

The Tar Heels seem to have improved their defense towards the end of the regular season. North Carolina dropped their last game against NC State with a 34-30 final score. The Tar Heels will bank on their defense to prevent the Gamecocks from scoring in big numbers. As a whole team, the Tar Heels have plenty of room for improvement. However, they are slightly better than the Gamecocks in several aspects. Grayson Atkins and Sam Howell will be the bright spots for the Tar Heels.

South Carolina’s Terrible Loss

The Gamecocks are coming off a terrible loss against the Clemson Tigers in their last game. South Carolina was unable to score a single point and their weak defense gave up a total of 30 points. Zeb Noland contributed 22 passes but converted only 11. Noland touched just 95 yards and the entire South Carolina defense was helpless. The Gamecocks are weak with their defensive play and their offensive and running game is not as strong as the Tar Heels.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Against the Spread

The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern Conference. North Carolina is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Thursday. South Carolina is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. Gamecocks are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games. South Carolina is 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks CashBet Free Pick

The Duke’s Mayo Bowl Betting Picks remain in favor of the Tar Heels to win this game and cover the spread. North Carolina ranks better as a team against the Gamecocks and is predicted to win this game with a decent score.

North Carolina Tar Heels vs. South Carolina Gamecocks CashBet Best Bet: North Carolina Tar Heels.