Pittsburgh looks to cover the Panthers-Wolfpack point spread this week and improve its overall 2-4 mark when they host NC State in Week 7 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pittsburgh Panthers were sitting as 10-point underdogs earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.
Odds Shark prediction models picked the Wolfpack to win this game on Saturday 39-27. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
NC State Wolfpack vs Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 2-4 so far on the season, and 1-3-2 ATS vs the point spread. The NC State Wolfpack, meanwhile, are 5-1 and 2-4 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Pittsburgh go 1-4-1 and the NC State Wolfpack go 3-3 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs NC State injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Panthers rated this week at No. 67 and the NC State Wolfpack sitting at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 95-ranked offense, averaging 24.33 PPG, against a NC State defense that ranks No. 49 this week at 23.67 PPG. The Pittsburgh aerial game is averaging 242 yards per game, less than the NC State Wolfpack secondary allows through the air, 296.33 YPG per game.
Defensively, the NC State Wolfpack feature the league's No. 26-rated road run defense, allowing 104 yards per game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, ranks No. 101 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ryan Finley led the way last time out for the Wolfpack, connecting for 367 passing yards and a 39-25 victory over the Cardinals at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Panthers suffered a Week 6 loss against Syracuse in their last game, falling 27-24 at Carrier Dome.
- North Carolina State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- North Carolina State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- North Carolina State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Next Betting Matchups
NC State at Notre Dame, Saturday, October 28th
Pittsburgh at Duke, Saturday, October 21st
