At the onset of the season, Pitt was overlooked as potential ACC contenders. That is no longer the case. With a stout defense and reliable scoring, the Panthers are an early College Football betting surprise. Coach Pat Narduzzi begins his sixth season at Pitt. Now the program has his stamp of more physical and defensive excellence. Louisville was touted as an up and coming 2020 team. However, Saturday’s home loss to Miami exposed all of the Cardinals’ weaknesses. And that they are not yet ready for prime time. Coach Scott Satterfield must go back to the drawing board.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
| Date and Time: | Louisville Cardinals at Pitt Panthers |
|---|---|
| Location: | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Louisville vs. Pitt TV Coverage: | ACC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Louisville | +3 (-110) | 55 (-110) | +130 |  |
| Pittsburgh | -3 (-110) | 55 (-110) | -150 | |
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Louisville Cardinals at Pitt Panthers SBG Odds Overview
Last week Louisville lost considerable sportsbook credibility with their loss to Miami. Being dominated at home on national TV makes squares take flight. Cardinal fans are quite despondent at how helpless they performed. And then there is undefeated Pitt looking vastly improved. And as a potential ACC title contender. As a result of all of this Pitt has earned the first look for this matchup. Sharps will attempt to figure if Louisville is good enough to rebound. A three-point spread may attract action to Pitt. To some that price seems almost too good to be true.
Louisville Cardinals Team Overview
Louisville enters this game at 1-1 straight up and with the spread. While both of their games have gone over the total. Miami scored a 47-34 win at The Ville last Saturday as 2.5-point chalks. The game went over 65.5. Even so, national metrics show Louisville 13th for total offense and 23rd for defense.
Pittsburgh Panthers Team Overview
Last week Pitt took out Syracuse 21-10 as 21-point home chalk. Under the total of 46.5 paid as well. The Panthers are 2-0 straight up, 1-1 with the spread, and on totals. Overall national metrics show Pitt third for yardage and sixth for points allowed. Offensively they are 29th total and 16th for scoring. Narduzzi is getting the rush pass balance that he has always wanted. Quarterback Kenny Pickett has a 157.6 rating.
Louisville Cardinals and Pittsburgh Panthers vs. The Line
The Cardinals are:
- 4-9-1 against the spread on the road vs. ACC Teams
- 7-2 over the total at ACC opponents
- 2-7 vs. the odds as a road dog
- 7-2 over the total getting points on the road
- 1-6 on the board head to head with Pitt
- 2-5 under the total in their series with the Panthers
The Panthers are:
- 5-4 vs. the odds in their last nine games as home chalk
- 2-5 under the total as a home favorite
- 6-4 against the spread when hosting ACC rivals
- 1-4 under the total at home vs. ACC teams
- 3-1 vs. the line at home against the Cardinals
- 2-0 over the total in their head to head series with Louisville
Louisville Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Panthers SBG Free Picks
On the whole, this betting line remains relatively small. As was previously noted Louisville does not show good College Football Betting value in this situation. Pitt should be able to cover this low number.
Louisville vs. Pitt SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Panthers