Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 5, 2024 (2024)

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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Pittsburgh vs North Carolina Betting Information updated as of October 5, 2024, 8:46 a.m. ET.
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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