Missouri vs. UNC Line at -5.5: Independence Bowl Betting (Video)

The Missouri vs. UNC line had the Tigers as a -5.5 favorite in this Independence Bowl game with two teams that have 7-5 records.  Just over 70 percent of those betting the spread were backing Missouri in this game.   You can bet the Independence Bowl at BetDSI.com, now offering up to $300 in FREE CASH when you open your sports betting account with $300. 

North Carolina interim coach Everett Withers has led the Tar Heels to their fourth straight bowl appearance, where they will face Missouri, which heads to the SEC next year. The Tigers won three straight to end the season, while UNC lost four of its last six. UNC is 0-2 all-time against Missouri.

"I'm excited for our players, especially this group of seniors, to advance to a bowl game for the fourth straight season," said Withers, who will become co-defensive coordinator and assistant head coach under Urban Meyer at Ohio State. "Despite some challenging circumstances, this team continued to work hard and prepare each week for the next game. We now have a chance to win eight games for the fourth straight year and win our second consecutive bowl game."

A handful of important betting trends coming into this game included: 

The Tar Heels are 1-6 Against The Spread in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

The Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.

The Tigers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.

The Tigers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.

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- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com