Pittsburgh vs. Duke Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 19, 2022

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ACC opponents will meet when the Pittsburgh Panthers (6-4) meet the Duke Blue Devils (7-3).

Pittsburgh vs. Duke Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with oddsmakers listing Pittsburgh as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Pittsburgh has -273 odds to pick up the win, while Duke is listed at +217 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 49.5 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Duke Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 19, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ACC Network
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Stadium: Acrisure Stadium

Betting Preview

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh owns the 60th-ranked offense this season (401.0 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best with only 309.8 yards allowed per game. Pittsburgh is putting up 30.0 points per game on offense this year (53rd in the FBS), and is surrendering 23.9 points per game (48th) on defense. Pittsburgh is compiling 220.3 passing yards per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and ranks 46th on the other side of the ball with 212.1 passing yards allowed per game. Pittsburgh ranks 47th in rushing yards this year (180.7 rushing yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 97.7 rushing yards allowed per game. Pittsburgh has the 61st-ranked offense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (39.6% percentage), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th-best with a 30.7% third-down percentage allowed. With 12 forced turnovers (89th in the FBS) against 15 turnovers committed (74th in the FBS), Pittsburgh (-3) has the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Duke

From an offensive perspective, Duke is generating 419.4 total yards per game (43rd-ranked). It ranks 74th in the FBS defensively (382.8 total yards given up per game). In terms of points scored Duke ranks 33rd in the FBS (33.7 points per game), and it is 35th on the other side of the ball (21.5 points allowed per game). Duke ranks 88th in passing yards per game (215.6), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 261.0 passing yards allowed per contest. Duke’s run defense ranks 28th in the FBS with 121.8 rushing yards allowed per game, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 22nd-best by putting up 203.8 rushing yards per game. Duke is putting up a 42.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (45th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 42.2% third-down rate (104th-ranked) on defense. Duke has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking second-best at +14.

Pittsburgh vs. Duke Betting Analysis

Pittsburgh Betting Insights

Pittsburgh has covered the spread four times in 10 games with a set spread. Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 2-3 when playing as at least 7-point favorites. Games involving Pittsburgh have hit the over six times this season. The Panthers have won 85.7% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (6-1). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -273 or shorter, the Panthers have a 1-1 record (winning 80% of their games).

Blue Devils Betting Insights

Duke have put together a 6-4-0 record against the spread this year. In games it has played as 7-point or bigger underdogs, Duke has an ATS record of 3-1. Duke’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under five times this season. The Blue Devils have been underdogs in four games this season and won two (50%) of those contests. The Blue Devils have entered four games this season as the underdog by +217 or more and are 1-0 in those contests.

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Pittsburgh vs. Duke Against The Spread & Betting Records

Pittsburgh

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 51.9 51.8 52.0
Implied Total AVG 31.3 33.2 28.5
ATS Record 4-6-0 2-4-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 6-3-1 3-2-1 3-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 6-1 4-1 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-3 0-1 0-2

Blue Devils

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 56.1 55.9 56.3
Implied Total AVG 33.4 34.2 32.6
ATS Record 6-4-0 4-1-0 2-3-0
Over/Under Record 5-5-0 3-2-0 2-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-1 3-0 1-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 2-2 0-1 2-1

Players to Watch

Pittsburgh

  • As part of the Panthers’ defensive unit, Sirvocea Dennis has compiled 52 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in 10 games.
  • Calijah Kancey has helped lead the Panthers’ defense with 7.5 sacks to go along with 11.0 TFL and 23 tackles in 10 games.
  • Erick Hallett has suited up for 10 games, registering 24 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three interceptions for the Panthers.
  • Deslin Alexandre, as part of the Panthers’ defense, has collected 5.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 24 tackles in 10 games.

Blue Devils

  • On defense, Brandon Johnson has helped lead the way with two interceptions to go with 25 tackles, 5.0 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and two passes defended in 10 games.
  • On defense, DeWayne Carter has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 23 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in 10 games.
  • The Blue Devils’ Shaka Heyward has delivered one interception to go with 48 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one pass defended in 10 games.
  • The Blue Devils’ Darius Joiner has delivered 35 tackles, 3.0 TFL, three sacks, and one interception in 10 games.

Pittsburgh vs. Duke Predictions and Pick

Pittsburgh vs. Duke betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Blue Devils (+7)

    Pick OU:

    Over (49.5)

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How to Bet on Pittsburgh vs. Duke

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Our prediction to win this contest is Pittsburgh, and we project that Duke will cover the spread (Pittsburgh -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 49.5 points.

WRITTEN BY

Dan Weiner

Hailing from Atlanta and attending college at the University of Texas, Dan is passionate about sports, particularly college football and soccer. He's a diehard Atlanta pro sports and Texas Longhorns fan. He likes every sport and will watch anything and everything the weirder the better. He joined Betsperts after an 11 year career in television production at ESPN.

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