UConn vs. North Carolina predictions and odds

College football’s bowl season will feature a must-see game at an iconic sports venue. Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, hosts the UConn Huskies and the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Saturday.

The Huskies had a much-improved season, finishing with an 8-4 record and qualifying for a bowl game for the second time in three years. Quarterback Joe Fagnano made a strong comeback from a shoulder injury and had an impressive senior season, throwing for 1,480 yards, 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions.

With a record of 6-6, the Tar Heels are determined to make a name for themselves in the Fenway Bowl. Despite the recent excitement surrounding the hiring of Bill Belichick as the new head coach, the team’s focus is on securing a much-needed bowl victory. Leading the offense, Jacolby Criswell had a solid season as the team’s third starting quarterback with a 58% completion rate, 2,452 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions.

Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff at the Fenway Bowl:

Fenway Bowl Predictions: UConn vs. North Carolina

USA TODAY: Majority chooses UNC

Scooby Axson: North Carolina
Jordan Mendoza: North Carolina
Paul Myerberg: North Carolina
Erick Smith: UConn
Eddie Timanus: North Carolina
Dan Clouds: North Carolina

ESPN: UConn 33, North Carolina 24

Adam Rittenberg writes: “People don’t talk enough about the work Jim Mora is doing at UConn, which improved its win total from three in 2023 to eight this fall, the team’s highest since appearing in the Fiesta Bowl in 2010 “The Huskies did it.” An impressive running game led by Cam Edwards and Durell Robinson and a solid defense against the run led by linebacker Jayden McDonald. North Carolina is undergoing a coaching change Freddie Kitchens will lead the team against the Huskies, from location to motivation to portal entries, all signs point to a UConn win here.

Clutch Points: North Carolina

Bryan Logan writes: “This game started with a 4.5-point margin, but shifted as opt-outs posed a problem for North Carolina. Still, North Carolina should have a few things working in its favor. First, they were solid.” Second, UConn relies on the ground game to move the ball. Finally, North Carolina’s strength due to opt-outs is UConn and North Carolina has more depth to replace them in this case.

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Fenway Bowl odds, lines: UConn vs. North Carolina

According to BetMGM college football odds, the North Carolina Tar Heels are the favorites to win over the UConn Huskies.

Odds as of Friday afternoon, December 27th.

Spread: North Carolina (-2.5)
Money lines: North Carolina (-140); UConn (+120)
Over/Under: 52.5

Here’s how to watch UConn vs. North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl

Date: Saturday December 28th
Time: 11 a.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Electricity: Fubo
Where: Fenway Park (Boston)

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