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ACC foes will meet when the Pittsburgh Panthers (5-4) meet the Virginia Cavaliers (3-6).
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with sportsbooks listing Pittsburgh as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Pittsburgh has -214 odds to pick up the win, while Virginia is listed at +174 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 41 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Stadium: Scott Stadium
Betting Preview
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is putting up 401.4 yards per game on offense (64th in the FBS), and rank 26th on the other side of the ball, yielding 328.2 yards allowed per game. Pittsburgh ranks 65th in scoring offense (29.2 points per game) and 66th in scoring defense (25.8 points allowed per game) this year. Pittsburgh ranks 84th in pass offense (221.7 passing yards per game) and 55th in pass defense (218.8 passing yards allowed per game) this year. On defense, Pittsburgh has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 16th-best by giving up only 109.4 per game. The Panthers rank 48th on offense (179.8 rushing yards per game). On the defensive side of the ball, Pittsburgh has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 25th-best by giving up a 32.3% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 66th (39.5% third-down conversion rate). Pittsburgh has forced 10 total turnovers (97th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (90th in the FBS) for -5a turnover margin of -5, 100th-ranked in college football.
Virginia
In terms of total yards, Virginia ranks 91st in the FBS (366.2 total yards per game) and 35th defensively (353.1 total yards allowed per game). Virginia’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 18.1 points per game, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 41st with 22.6 points allowed per contest. From an offensive angle, Virginia is putting up 228.7 passing yards per game (75th-ranked). It ranks 35th in the FBS defensively (204.0 passing yards given up per game). Virginia ranks 84th in the FBS with 137.6 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 73rd with 149.1 rushing yards given up per contest on the defensive side of the ball. From an offensive standpoint, Virginia is generating a 34.4% third-down conversion rate (105th-ranked). It ranks 52nd in the FBS on defense (36.7% third-down rate allowed). At -7, Virginia sports the 100th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 13 forced turnovers (60th in the FBS) and 20 turnovers committed (126th in the FBS).
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Betting Analysis
Pittsburgh Betting Insights
Pittsburgh has gone 3-6-0 against the spread this season. Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 2-3 when playing as at least 5.5-point favorites. This season, five Pittsburgh games have gone over the point total. The Panthers have been favored on the moneyline six total times this season. They’ve finished 5-1 in those games. The Panthers have a record of 1-1 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -214 or shorter (80%).
Cavaliers Betting Insights
Virginia has covered the spread four times in nine games with a set total. Virginia has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs. Virginia games have gone over the total twice this season. The Cavaliers have been underdogs in six games this season and won one (16.7%) of those contests. The Cavaliers have not won as an underdog of +174 or more on the moneyline this season in two such games.
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Against The Spread & Betting Records
Pittsburgh
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 53.1 | 51.8 | 55.7 |
| Implied Total AVG | 32.2 | 33.2 | 30.3 |
| ATS Record | 3-6-0 | 2-4-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-3-1 | 3-2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-1 | 4-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Cavaliers
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 53.5 | 54.1 | 52.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.3 | 31.4 | 29.0 |
| ATS Record | 4-5-0 | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-7-0 | 1-4-0 | 1-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-5 | 0-2 | 1-3 |
Players to Watch
Pittsburgh
- With 5.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 44 tackles in nine games, Sirvocea Dennis has been a big piece of the Panthers’ defensive unit in 2022.
- The Panthers’ defense has been helped by Calijah Kancey, who has played nine games and posted 4.5 sacks to go with 8.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
- As part of the Panthers’ defense, Erick Hallett has recorded three interceptions to go along with 22 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and five passes defended in nine games.
- A big piece of the Panthers’ defense, Deslin Alexandre has 22 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in nine games.
Cavaliers
- Nick Jackson has been causing chaos on defense, collecting 74 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and five sacks for the Cavaliers.
- Chico Bennett Jr. has been providing a big boost on defense, collecting 32 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and seven sacks for the Cavaliers.
- Jonas Sanker has 53 tackles and one interception in nine games.
- The Cavaliers’ Anthony Johnson has registered 42 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions in nine games.
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia Predictions and Pick
Pittsburgh vs. Virginia betting card
- Pick ATS:
Cavaliers (+5.5)
Pick OU:
Over (41)
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Our pick to win this contest is Pittsburgh, and we predict that Virginia will cover the spread (Pittsburgh -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 41 points.