Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Prediction, 11/9/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs Pittsburgh Panthers

Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024

Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Virginia Cavaliers (4-4) are en route to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024 where they will take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-1). Pittsburgh is 7.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 57.5.

The Virginia Cavaliers step onto the field holding a record of 4-4 this season. In their last game, the Cavaliers played against the North Carolina Tar Heels and went home with a loss by a final score of 41-14. In the game, they ran 70 plays which totaled 288 yds. The Virginia Cavaliers rushed the ball a total of 29 times and totaled 7 yards, which is an average of 0.2 yds per carry. In the running game, the Cavaliers gave up 135 yards on 40 tries, which averages out to 3.4 yards per rush surrendered. Virginia relinquished 19 completions on 31 attempts for 293 yds, and a completion percentage of 61.3%.

In terms of scoring points, the Virginia Cavaliers are averaging 26.3 PPG. As a unit they have an average of 140.5 yards on the ground ranking them 91st in the nation. The Cavaliers have earned 3,244 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Virginia has earned 14 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. Virginia has amassed 167 first downs, and they have been hurt by 40 penalties for 349 yards. They have surrendered the football 10 times.

The Cavaliers sit in 88th in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 27.6 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.9 yards per run and 133.6 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,069 yards via the ground game in 8 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Cavaliers are allowing 2,201 yds which ranks them 113th in the nation. They have surrendered 275.1 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 62.1%. In total, they have given up 408.8 yards/game ranking them 105th in D-1. They have yielded 13 touchdowns by air and 12 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Panthers come into this game with a record of 7-1 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Panthers went home defeated by a final of 48-25 when they played the SMU Mustangs. Pittsburgh surrendered 36 rush attempts for 161 yards (4.5 yds per rush). The Panthers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 58.1%, surrendering 306 yds on 18 out of 31 passing. The Panthers finished with a total of 453 yds and they ran 91 plays (5.0 yards per play). Pittsburgh ran the ball for 3.2 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 103 yards on 32 carries.

The Pittsburgh Panthers hold an average of 444.8 yards per game, which has them sitting 24th in college football. The Pittsburgh offense has accrued 489 yds of penalties on 49 violations, which ranks 83rd in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 153.6 run yards per game and have run for 1,229 yards for the season. They have tossed 6 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 187 1st downs. In relation to their scoring prowess, the Panthers are ranking 10th in D-1 with 38.9 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Panthers currently have a total of 2,329 yards through the air not to mention an average of 291.1 throwing yards per outing, ranking them 17th in D-1.

The Panthers are surrendering 25.3 points per game, which has them 76th in D-1. Pittsburgh has given up a total of 818 yards via the ground game (102.3 yards/game) in addition to 10 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. This season, they have relinquished 202 pts. They have yielded 13 touchdowns through the air and 261.9 yards/game, which has them in 117th in college football. The Panthers defense has participated in 601 plays, which is good for 103rd in Division 1. Their defense has 3 fumbles and 10 interceptions on the year.

Who will win tonight's Cavaliers/Panthers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers -7.5

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