🏈 TCU vs. North Carolina — Betting Preview & Best Bet

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Game Time: Tonight, Sept. 1 — 7:30 PM ET
Line: TCU –3.5 | Total: 55

🔎 Quick Preview

• TCU brings back QB Josh Hoover and WR Eric McAlister, keeping their Air Raid offense intact and explosive.

• UNC debuts under Bill Belichick, shifting toward a pro-style, defense-first identity. The offensive line is still a work in progress, a big concern against TCU’s pass rush.

• Expect TCU to test UNC deep early while Belichick’s squad works through Week 1 growing pains.

📊 Market & Analyst Notes

• Athlon Sports: Predicted TCU 31–24.

• BetMGM: Leans TCU to cover and points toward the Over.

• Covers & Action Network: More cautious on totals but agree this is a tough opening test for UNC.

💰 Best Bet

TCU –3.5
The Horned Frogs’ continuity on offense and edge in the trenches give them the advantage over a UNC program still building under a brand-new system.

Projected Score: TCU 28, UNC 24

👉 Play: TCU –3.5 — trust the proven Air Raid attack to spoil Belichick’s debut.