The Pittsburgh Panthers will visit Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday night to play the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-3) 24-10 on the road last weekend. The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-1) got a bye last week and just defeated Duke 38-35.
When they welcome the Pittsburgh Panthers for an ACC duel on Saturday night, the No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels attempt to maintain their unblemished record in league play.
Pittsburgh is two games behind the Tar Heels in the Coastal Division after losing two of its previous three games, including a defeat at Louisville on Saturday.
Because this is a crucial game for both sides, be sure to read our in-depth preview of the matchup and any college football injuries before placing your college football picks.
Last Game Records
Panthers Records
Pittsburgh Panthers are attempting to pick up their second ACC victory. With a victory over WVU early in the season, Pittsburgh had a strong non-conference record and was 3-1 after four games.
In addition to losing to Georgia Tech, they also lost 24-10 on the road to Louisville last week as one-point underdogs.
They defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 42-29 to earn their lone league victory. The Panthers covered the number just twice this season, one against Virginia Tech and one against Rhode Island.
Tar Heels Records
The North Carolina Tar Heels look to win their fourth straight game. It was a 45-32 home setback to Notre Dame back in September that marked their lone loss of the year.
In their first two ACC victories, North Carolina defeated Miami and Virginia Tech.
Last week, they defeated a strong Duke team 38-35 on the road, improving to 3-0 in ACC play despite being seven-point underdogs. They covered the number in two of their three ACC matchups thus far.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Analysis
Pittsburgh Panthers
When it comes to college football betting picks, the Pittsburgh Panthers have covered just two games out of seven contests thus far (2-5-0). Pittsburgh has lost both of their games when listed as an underdog.
In terms of the Over/Under, the Panthers have gone Over the total in four of their last five matchups.
North Carolina Tar Heels
This season, North Carolina has covered the spread three times (3-3-1). The Tar Heels have covered the number in two of their last three contests.
In terms of the Over/Under, North Carolina has gone Over the total in four of their seven games.
NCAAF Injury Report
Pittsburgh narrowly defeated North Carolina in both of the previous two meetings between these league foes in overtime in 2019 and 2021. The Panthers are currently on a two-game winning streak, but they are still behind 10-5 overall.
When playing Pittsburgh at home, North Carolina has dominated, as shown by North Carolina football standings, winning six of the seven meetings at Chapel Hill, including a three-point victory in 2018.
The Tar Heels are somewhat more likely to win at home on Saturday, according to the college football odds.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Preview
North Carolina is the home betting favorite in this matchup, with the spread set at 3 points (-110).
In terms of the moneyline, Pittsburgh is given +125 odds to win as road underdogs, while North Carolina is given -154 chances to win as the home favorite. The number for the game’s over/under is 64.5 points.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Betting Prediction
After a 3-1 start, the Pittsburgh Panthers are losing steam, making Pittsburgh vs North Carolina betting fairly simple.
They have lost two of their last three games, while their quarterback Kedon Slovis has been struggling with five touchdowns and five interceptions in just seven games.
Conversely, this season has been outstanding for the Tar Heels. Their single loss came against Notre Dame, and they’ve won their last four contests.
Panthers’ Betting Picks
Pittsburgh betting picks show that they are not producing nearly enough yards through the air to win games, and that is the bottom line.
Israel Abanikanda is a fantastic running back for the Panthers, but their inability to score is a result of Kedon Slovis’ struggles.
UNC’s quarterback Drake Maye has been a star this year, and he has passed for 300+ yards in four straight games.
Who to Bet On?
When it comes to Pittsburgh vs North Carolina betting, North Carolina’s defense is not the greatest, but their offensive firepower should completely overwhelm the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Not to mention, the Panthers will have to win this game on the road. I like North Carolina to not only cover the spread but win this game in blowout fashion.
NCAAF Pick: Panthers +3 (-110)
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