Updated Oct. 5, 2024 9:05 a.m. ET
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The Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) visit the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2) on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in a matchup between ACC opponents at Kenan Stadium. North Carolina is a 2.5-point underdog. The contest has an over/under of 63.5 points.
The Panthers beat the Youngstown State Penguins, 73-17, in their last game. Against the Duke Blue Devils in their last contest, the Tar Heels lost 21-20.
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Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN2
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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Favorite | Spread (Odds) | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Moneyline | Under Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh | -2.5 (-113) | -136 | +113 | 63.5 | -110 | -110 |
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina Prediction
- Pick ATS:North Carolina (+2.5)
- Pick OU: Over (63.5)
- Prediction: North Carolina 34, Pittsburgh 33
Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.
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Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina Betting Insights
- Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Panthers 33, Tar Heels 30.
- The Panthers have a 57.6% chance to collect the win in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability. The Tar Heels have a 46.9% implied probability.
- Pittsburgh has covered four times in four games with a spread this season.
- North Carolina has covered just once in five games with a spread this season.
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina: Head-to-Head
- Over their last three meetings, North Carolina has totaled two wins versus Pittsburgh.
- The Tar Heels have a 2-1 record ATS in those games, while the two teams have gone over the point total on two occasions.
- Over their last three head-to-head contests, North Carolina has racked up 106 points, while Pittsburgh has posted 78.
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina: 2024 Stats Comparison
Pittsburgh | North Carolina | |
---|---|---|
Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 48.5 (14) | 34.4 (28) |
Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.5 (59) | 27.6 (102) |
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 3 (15) | 8 (96) |
Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 8 (33) | 5 (84) |
Pittsburgh 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Eli Holstein | QB | 1,186 YDS (67.4%) / 12 TD / 2 INT 189 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 47.3 RUSH YPG |
Desmond Reid | RB | 319 YDS / 1 TD / 79.8 YPG / 7.3 YPC 13 REC / 167 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 41.8 REC YPG |
Konata Mumpfield | WR | 20 REC / 315 YDS / 3 TD / 78.8 YPG |
Raphael Williams | WR | 13 REC / 164 YDS / 3 TD / 41 YPG |
Kyle Louis | LB | 19 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT |
Brandon George | LB | 17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
Rasheem Biles | LB | 19 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
Donovan McMillon | DB | 14 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
North Carolina 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Omarion Hampton | RB | 658 YDS / 6 TD / 131.6 YPG / 5.8 YPC 13 REC / 107 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 21.4 REC YPG |
Jacolby Criswell | QB | 889 YDS (57.7%) / 6 TD / 3 INT |
Bryson Nesbit | TE | 17 REC / 208 YDS / 3 TD / 41.6 YPG |
Davion Gause | RB | 169 YDS / 2 TD / 33.8 YPG / 6.3 YPC |
Amare Campbell | LB | 17 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
Jahvaree Ritzie | DL | 7 TKL / 5 TFL / 5 SACK |
Antavious Lane | DB | 15 TKL / 0 TFL |
Kaleb Cost | DB | 14 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
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