ACC action features the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) and the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Kenan Stadium. The betting information predicts a close game, with the Panthers favored by 2.5 points. The over/under in this contest is 64 points.
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Panthers (-2.5)
Moneyline: Panthers (-135), Tar Heels (+114)
Total: 64 points
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How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
TV: ESPN2
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Pittsburgh 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
330.3 (1321) |
7 |
Rush yards |
190.0 (760) |
45 |
Points scored |
48.5 (194) |
14 |
Pass yards against |
231.8 (927) |
93 |
Rush yards against |
110.3 (441) |
35 |
Points allowed |
25.5 (102) |
81 |
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Pittsburgh 2024 Betting Info
The Panthers have compiled a perfect 4-0-0 record against the spread this season.
Pittsburgh is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
In the Panthers’ four games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total three times.
The average point total for Panthers games this season is 3.2 less points than the total of 64 in this matchup.
The final combined score of the last three North Carolina games went over the set total once.
The Tar Heels’ last three outings have ended with an average of 53.7 points scored. That’s 10.3 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
Pittsburgh Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
45.1 |
47.2 |
43.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
27.6 |
30.5 |
24.7 |
ATS Record |
4-8-0 |
4-2-0 |
0-6-0 |
Over/Under Record |
8-4-0 |
4-2-0 |
4-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-4 |
1-1 |
0-3 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-5 |
1-2 |
0-3 |
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Pittsburgh’s Offense vs. North Carolina’s Defense (2024)
The Tar Heels allow a score on 93.8% of their opponents’ red zone trips (112th in college football), while the Panthers’ offensive red-zone percentage is 94.4% (16th).
The Panthers are ranked 23rd in the FBS in yards per pass (8.9), and will be up against the Tar Heels’ No. 113-ranked defense in that category (8.2).
Pittsburgh averages 330.3 passing yards per game (seventh in the FBS) compared to the 232.4 per game North Carolina allows (94th in college football).
North Carolina 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
247.0 (1235) |
49 |
Rush yards |
208.6 (1043) |
26 |
Points scored |
34.4 (172) |
28 |
Pass yards against |
232.4 (1162) |
94 |
Rush yards against |
122.4 (612) |
52 |
Points allowed |
27.6 (138) |
92 |
North Carolina 2024 Betting Info
The Tar Heels have posted one win against the spread this season.
Pittsburgh is 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
Two of the Tar Heels’ five games in 2024 have gone over the point total.
The average point total for Panthers games this season is 3.2 fewer points than the total of 64 in this matchup.
North Carolina and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
The last three Tar Heels games averaged 53.7 total points, 10.3 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
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North Carolina Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
58.6 |
57.9 |
59.4 |
Implied Total AVG |
35.2 |
37.1 |
32.8 |
ATS Record |
6-7-0 |
4-3-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-6-1 |
3-3-1 |
3-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
7-3 |
5-1 |
2-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-2 |
0-0 |
0-2 |
North Carolina’s Offense vs. Pittsburgh’s Defense (2024)
The 247.0 passing yards per game the Tar Heels average ranks them 49th in the FBS, while the 231.8 the Panthers give up ranks them 93rd in college football.
North Carolina averages 0.5 points per play (26th in the FBS) compared to the 0.4 per play Pittsburgh gives up (68th in college football).
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina sees the Tar Heels (+114 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the over/under, we pick the over at 64 points.