Pittsburgh Panthers vs
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Pitt Panthers set to face off against North Carolina Tar Heels in ACC showdown at Kenan Memorial Stadium

The Pitt Panthers are set to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Panthers, with a 4-0 record and third place in the ACC, are looking to avenge last season's loss to the Tar Heels. North Carolina, currently 12th in the ACC with a record of 3-2, will be looking to defend their home turf. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. EST, with Pittsburgh favored by -2.5 in the betting line. For accurate college football predictions, trust our NCAAF selections.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -140 | Tar Heels +120
• Spread: Panthers -2.5 (-110) | Tar Heels +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 64 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 58%.

Pittsburgh vs North Carolina Stats

Pittsburgh Panthers

The Pitt Panthers are heading to North Carolina for their first conference match of the season following a bye week and a strong start to their season with wins against Youngstown State, Cincinnati, and West Virginia. Despite their high offensive ranking, the Panthers need to tighten up their defense as they face a North Carolina team that ranks higher in points per game. Freshman quarterback Eli Holstein has been impressive this season, leading the Panthers in passing yards per game. With a solid record of 4-0 and a power ranking of 74, the Panthers will look to continue their winning streak against the Tar Heels.

North Carolina Tar Heels Analysis

The North Carolina Tar Heels are returning home after a tough loss against Duke last week, putting them at 0-1 in conference games in the ACC. While their offense has been strong, ranking 22nd in scoring, their defense has struggled, particularly in passing yards allowed. Quarterback Jacolby Criswell and running back Omarion Hampton had solid performances in the last game, but it was not enough to secure a win. The Tar Heels will need to improve their defense, especially against the pass, if they hope to compete against Pitt. Additionally, their power ranking is at 81, with a record of 3-2. Pitt has a winning record against North Carolina in their recent matchups.

Pitt Panthers Favored to Cover Spread Against North Carolina Tar Heels

The recent history between the Pitt Panthers and the North Carolina Tar Heels shows that the Panthers have successfully covered the spread in two out of their last three home games. Pitt has displayed proficiency in their passing game this season, posing a formidable challenge for North Carolina. Ranking 47th in rushing yards allowed, both teams are likely to heavily rely on their quarterbacks to move the ball down the field. Given these factors, the ninth-ranked passing team in the league, Pitt, appears to have an advantage. Additionally, the Panthers are coming off a bye week, providing them with ample rest following an easy opponent in the previous week. Taking these considerations into account, I am selecting the Panthers at -3.

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