Following three NCAA Football Betting wins in their first three games Pitt caught attention. National rankings included the Panthers. But a 30-29 home loss to North Carolina State flipped the script. Subsequently, Pitt has been a difficult handicap. Gamblers find them nearly impossible to figure out. Since taking over as Pitt head coach in 2015 Pat Narduzzi has gone 40-33. And produced four minor bowl trips. Pitt has never been a serious ACC contender. Specifically, Narduzzi is a respected defensive mind. Problematic is the Panthers’ offensive production. For Virginia, Tech defense is the reason for their slide.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Pitt Panthers Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 21, 2020, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Hokies at Panthers TV Coverage: | ACC Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Virginia Tech | -3 (-110) | 55½ (-110) | -155 |  |
| Pittsburgh U | +3 (-110) | 55½ (-110) | +135 | |
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Virginia Tech Hokies at Pitt Panthers SBG Odds Overview
The account of sports betting inconsistency does each team concern gamblers. Both teams are gushing red ink. Neither can gain traction on the field. Sharps will look hard at the home dog Panthers. Especially in a game that looks even.
Virginia Tech Hokies Team Overview
It was another heartbreaker for Virginia Tech in Saturday’s 25-24 loss to Miami as 1-point home favorites. So too did under the total of 68.5 cash in. Virginia Tech led 24-13 late in the third quarter. And then their defense failed to hang on. The Hokies are 4-4 straight up, 2-5-1 against the spread, and 6-2 over the total. Virginia Tech ranks 29th in the nation for total offense and 30th for scoring. Defensively the Hokies rank 94th overall and 69th for points allowed.
Quarterback Hendon Hooker has only seven touchdown passes on the season with four interceptions. On the positive, he has run for 574 yards and nine TDs.
Pitt Panthers Team Overview
The last time out for Pitt was a 41-17 win at Florida State as 1.5-point favorites. Over the total of 52.5 cashed in too. As a result, Pitt is 4-4 straight up, 2-5-1 against the spread with 6-2 over the total. The Panthers have national rankings of 93rd for total offense and 71st for scoring. Defensively Pitt ranks ninth in the nation and 33rd for points allowed.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Pitt Panthers ATS Stats
The Hokies are:
- Covered just six of their last 14 games on the road
- In ACC games 11-11 on the board
- 12-9-1 over the total in ACC games
- On the road the Hokies 8-6 to the over.
The Panthers are:
- At Heinz Field 9-9 against the over under board
- 11-13 under the total in ACC games
- At home 8-9-1 against the spread
- In ACC games 11-12-1 on the board
- Payouts in 11 of their last 13 games with Virginia Tech
- Five of the last seven games between the Panthers and Hokies have gone under the total
- At Heinz Field have covered five straight games against the Hokies
- Four of those five at Pitt in this series went over the total.
Virginia Tech Hokies at Pitt Panthers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier Pitt has dominated their NCAA Football Betting series with Virginia Tech. So too have the Hokies struggled on the road. Both of those facts make for the deciding elements.
Hokies at Panthers SBG Best Bet: Pitt Panthers.