College Football Odds Week 8: Virginia vs North Carolina Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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North Carolina is one of 10 undefeated teams heading into Week 8 of college football as the Tar Heels look to stay perfect against Virginia. Betting odds see UNC as 23.5-point home favorites against the Cavaliers in ACC action. Coverage begins from Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill on Saturday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. ET on the CW.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for Week 8 Virginia vs North Carolina: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Virginia vs No. 10 North Carolina Odds

• Opening point spread: North Carolina -23.5
• Opening moneyline: North Carolina -2400/Virginia +1150
• Opening total: Over/Under 56 points scored
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday (CW Network)

UPDATE 12:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This line has been painted to North Carolina -23.5 all week at BetMGM. The only adjustment came Thursday, with a price move from -110 flat to -115. Spread tickets and money are running 4/1 on the Tar Heels.

The total went from 56.5 to 57.5 Thursday and is now 57.5 (Under -115). Tickets and money are approaching 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: North Carolina (6-0 SU/5-1 ATS) remains unbeaten on the field and solid against the oddsmakers, as well. In Week 7, the Tar Heels pulled away in the second half to beat Miami 41-31 as 3-point home faves.

Virginia (1-5 SU/4-2 ATS) had a Week 7 bye, after finally cracking the win column in Week 6. But the Cavaliers needed an FCS foe to break through. Virginia beat William & Mary 27-13 as 9-point home chalk.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson