Once upon a time, the Pitt Panthers were a national power in college football. Consider that Pitt has nine claimed and eight unclaimed national championships. Specifically, the 1976 Panthers were one of the greatest teams in the history of NCAA Football betting. Pitt was the school of such iconic superstars as Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, and Dan Marino. But the Panthers have struggled with mediocrity for the past 40 years. Until now, that is. Coach Pat Narduzzi and quarterback Kenny Pickett have awakened a sleeping giant. Thus, Pitt meets Wake Forest for the ACC championship on Saturday.
ACC Championship Game Pitt Panthers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 4, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Pitt vs. Wake Forest TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wake Forest | +2½ (-105) | 72½ (-110) | +120 |  |
| Pittsburgh U | -2½ (-115) | 72½ (-110) | -140 | |
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Pitt Panthers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, sharps see this online betting matchup as dead even. Thus, they will be taking the points with an explosive Wake Forest team. Counter to that is the bigger brand and mass appeal of Pickett and Pitt.
Pitt Panthers Team Overview
Last week Pitt beat Syracuse 31-14 as 11.5-point away favorites. The game went under the total of 58. As a result, Pitt is 10-2 straight up, 9-3 against the spread, and 8-4 over/under. Overall, Pitt ranks 3rd for total offense and 4th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Panthers rank 42nd overall and 44th for points allowed. Namely, Kenny Pickett threw for four touchdowns to break the Pitt school record for scoring passes in a season. Pittsburgh won its fourth straight and finished the regular season 5-0 on the road. Consider this is Pitt’s first 10-win season since 1981. It has taken coach Pat Narduzzi longer than expected, but he’s found the winning formula. Also impressive is how this hard-nosed defensive coach adapted to today’s dynamics with Pickett.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons Team Overview
Last week Wake Forest beat Boston College 41-10 as 6-point away favorites. The game went under the total of 64.5. As a result, Wake Forest is 10-2 straight up, 6-6 against the spread, and 6-6 over/under. The Deacs rank 9th for total offense and 3rd for scoring offense. Defensively, Wake Forest ranks 100th overall and 91st for points allowed.
To summarize, Wake Forest got three passing touchdowns and one more on the ground from Sam Hartman for the win. Now the Demon Deacons will attempt to claim their first ACC championship since 2006.
Coach Dave Clawson arrived at a school with the smallest enrollment in big-time college football. In turn, his brilliant offensive mind has created a winning formula.
Pitt Panthers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons ATS Stats
- Pitt has gotten the money in seven of its last nine games
- The Panthers are 15-5 over the total
- Wake Forest has covered four of their most recent six games
- The Demon Deacons are 6-2 over the total
- Wake Forest is 4-1 to the over as an underdog
Pitt Panthers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Demon Deacons have the offense to spring the NCAA Football Betting upset. Wake Forest has proven to be the most resourceful team in the country.
Pitt vs. Wake Forest SBG Best Bet: Wake Forest Demon Deacons.