North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Analysis and Picks

Just when fans and gamblers bought into Pitt, the Panthers laid an egg.  A couple of weeks ago, their College football betting loss to Miami was a cold slap in the face.  Also, it was a reminder that Pitt is a good but not great football team.  Pitt remains a top-tier contender for the ACC Championship Game.  Pitt QB Kenny Pickett remains a Heisman Trophy candidate.  But there’s no more margin for error.  And Thursday’s home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels is fraught with peril.  North Carolina has a record-setting quarterback in Sam Howell.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Pitt Panthers CashBet Odds Analysis

On this occasion, the best sportsbook online betting handle should split evenly.  Wise Guys will like a capable North Carolina team getting a good price on the road.  Casual fans will look at Pitt and quarterback Kenny Pickett at home.  With Picket and Sam Howell as the game’s quarterbacks, major action on the over is expected as well.

Tar Heels Hand Deacs Their First Loss

Last week, North Carolina beat Wake Forest 58-55 as a 2.5-point home favorite.  The game went over the Betting on college football total of 78.  Now, North Carolina has a record of 5-4 straight up, 4-5 against the spread, and 6-3 over/under.  North Carolina ranks 9^th for total offense and 12^th for scoring offense.  While defensively, the Tar Heels rank 97^th overall and 111^th for points allowed.

Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns for the Tar Heels.  Correlate that North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat Wake Forest in a shootout.  It was the Demon Deacons’ first loss in a non-conference matchup of Atlantic Coast Conference teams.

Meanwhile, Howell threw for 216 yards and a touchdown and ran for 104 and two more scores in a matchup of high-profile quarterbacks. And the Tar Heels scored on their last five full drives, four for touchdowns.

Panthers Climbing Towards ACC Title Shot

Last week Pitt beat Duke 54-29 as 21-point favorites.  The game went over the bet on NCAAF total of 64.5.  As a result, Pitt 5-4 is straight up, 4-5 against the spread, and 6-3 over/under.  Overall, Pitt ranks 2^nd total offense and 1^st for scoring offense.  Defensively, the Panthers rank 39^th overall and 45^th for points allowed.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Pitt Panthers Against the Spread

On the road, North Carolina is 33% against the spread.  While as an underdog, the Tar Heels are 40% vs. the odds.  In conference action, North Carolina is 45% against the spread.  As an away team North Carolina is 58% over the total.  Overall, as an underdog, the Tar Heels are 60% over the total.  And in conference games, UNC is 56% over the total.

At home, Pittsburgh is 47% against the spread.  While as a favorite, the Panthers are 59% vs. the odds.  In conference action, Pitt is 52% against the spread.  As a home team, Pitt is 55% over the total.  Overall, as a favorite, the Panthers are 52% over the total.  And in conference games, Pitt is 50% over/under the total.

North Carolina is 7-3 against the spread vs. Pitt.  Also, the Tar Heels and Panthers are 6-1 over/under the total.  Specifically, at Pitt, North Carolina is 3-1 vs. the odds against the Pitt.  Further, these two teams are 3-1 over/under the total at Pitt.

North Carolina Tar Heels at Pitt Panthers CashBet Free Pick  

As mentioned earlier, North Carolina shows great Betting on NCAAF value at Pitt.  With Sam Howell, the Tar Heels can match the Panthers in offensive firepower.   Pitt is a good but not great team that UNC can exploit.

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