For a long time meetings between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Pittsburgh Panthers were few and far between, but since Pitt joined the ACC in 2013 the two teams are quickly becoming accustomed to one another. In five all-time matchups between the two teams, UNC is 4-1 SU and ATS.
- North Carolina is 6-14 SU in their last 20 games on the road in October.
- In their four game winning streak Pitt has recorded five interception on defense while none on offense.
- The total has gone UNDER in seven of Pittsburgh's last 10 games in October.
North Carolina, Pitt, and Duke are all 6-1 with an unbeaten conference record, but the Tar Heels likely have the best offense of the bunch. UNC has averaged 38 points per game behind a balanced attack, which has them ranked in the top 40 in both passing yards and rushing yards. The offense has put up some big numbers for the Tar Heels as well, topping the 40-point plateau in four of their past six games.
Pitt is coming off a historic win for the program against Syracuse last week. The Panthers had not been down in the fourth quarter and won a football game since 2009, but they were sparked by a fake punt for a first down that led to the game-winning score.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Several shops tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook) set the point spread at 2.5 for the Pittsburgh Panthers . As of Thursday afternoon, the line sits at 59.5. (check the live lines pages here for the latest totals updates).
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 32-24 victory for the Tar Heels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Panthers currently sport a record of 6-1, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 4-3 ATS. The North Carolina Tar Heels are 6-1 and 4-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Pittsburgh Panthers post a 3-3-1 over under record this season, while the North Carolina Tar Heels have gone 3-4 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs North Carolina injuries news.
The game pits the Pittsburgh Panthers, currently No. 32 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the North Carolina Tar Heels, who rate No. 42 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 82-ranked offense, averaging 27.14 PPG, against a North Carolina defense that ranks No. 16 this week at 16.71 PPG. The Pittsburgh aerial game is averaging 186 yards per game, more than the North Carolina Tar Heels secondary allows through the air, 137.29 YPG per game.
Defensively, the North Carolina Tar Heels feature the league's No. 118-rated road run defense, allowing 254.5 yards per game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, ranks No. 26 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Taquan Mizzell went over the 100-yard mark (117) in his team's latest effort as North Carolina defeated Virginia by a score of 26-13 on Saturday.
In their last game, the Panthers were Week 8 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Orange by a score of 23-20.
- North Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of North Carolina's last 10 games
- North Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
North Carolina home to Duke, Saturday, November 7th
Pittsburgh home to Notre Dame, Saturday, November 7th
