Florida State vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 11

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi walks along the sideline as his team plays against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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  • The Pittsburgh Panthers are a -3.5 point favorite vs. the Florida State Seminoles
  • Florida State vs. Pittsburgh Total (Over/Under): 53.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

Florida State (4-5) visit Acrisure Stadium to take on Pittsburgh (6-3) on Nov. 13 in Pittsburgh, PA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Pittsburgh Panthers are betting favorites in Week 11, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Florida State vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 53.5 total points.

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Florida State vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida State+3.5 -11253.5 -108+138
Pittsburgh -3.5 -10553.5 -110-165

Florida State vs Pittsburgh Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this game with 60.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Florida State Seminoles and the Pittsburgh Panthers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Florida State vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Florida State will cover the spread with 57.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Florida State has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Florida State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Florida State have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.65 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+3.55 Units / 36% ROI)

Florida State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Florida State Seminoles is 4-4 against the spread this college football season (-0.33 Units / -3.31% ROI).

  • Florida State is 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -5.53% ROI
  • Florida State is 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.47 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • Florida State is 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -15.35% ROI

Pittsburgh Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Pittsburgh Panthers is 5-4 against the spread this college football season (+0.67 Units / 6.82% ROI).

  • Pittsburgh is 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Pittsburgh is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • Pittsburgh is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Florida State: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh

Florida State was winless (0-4) when in a one score game last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .514

Florida State was 1-10 (.091) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush last season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .462

Florida State was winless (0-8) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418

Florida State was 1-9 (.100) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .500

Pittsburgh: Keys to the Game vs. Florida State

Pittsburgh was 6-4 (.600) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .442

Pittsburgh is 11-3 (.786) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2024 season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: .642

Pittsburgh is 12-4 (.750) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2024 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .612

Pittsburgh is 7-1 (.875) when allowing less than 200 passing yards since the 2024 season– T-14th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .700

Matchup Notes for Florida State vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s offense threw for 3,553 passing yards in 13 games (273.3 YPG) last season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Florida State’s defense allowed just 190.8 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh’s QBs threw for 3,553 passing yards in 13 games (273.3 YPG) last season — 18th-best among FBS teams. Florida State’s defense allowed just 190.8 passing yards per game last season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.

Pittsburgh’s TEs had 57 receptions in 13 games (4.4 per game) last season — 5th-best among ACC TEs. Florida State’s defense allowed just 16.9 receptions per game last season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Florida State’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 13.6% of 339 attempts last season — T-11th-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 10.7% of attempts last season — 5th-worst among ACC defenses.

Florida State’s RBs averaged 11.2 yards after the catch last season — T-9th-best among FBS RBs. Pittsburgh’s defense allowed just 4.9 RAC to RBs last season — T-6th-best among FBS defenses.

Florida State has 524 receptions in 33 games (just 15.9 per game) since the 2024 season — 5th-worst among Power 5 skill players. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 21.3 receptions per game since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.

Florida State Offensive Stats & Trends

Florida State WRs have averaged 17.4 yards per reception (3,794 yards/218 catches) since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 13.4

Florida State have thrown 3 TDs on 30 pass attempts (one TD every 10.0 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7

Florida State have averaged 20.5 yards per completion (307 yards/15 completions) with over 10 yards to go this season– 3rd-best among FBS Offenses; Average: 12.0

Florida State Skill Players have averaged 20.5 yards per reception (307 yards/15 catches) with over 10 yards to go this season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 11.9

Florida State Skill Players have averaged 15.1 yards per reception (5,208 yards/345 catches) since the 2024 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 12.0

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh RBs picked up first downs on 6 receptions in the Red Zone last season– most among FBS Teams

Pittsburgh Skill Players caught 12 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter last season– T-most among FBS Teams

Pittsburgh RBs averaged 8.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (832 yards / 104 touches) on 2nd down last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Pittsburgh Skill Players caught 7 touchdown passes in close and late situations last season– most among Power Conference Teams

Pittsburgh WRs caught 6 touchdown passes in close and late situations last season– most among FBS Teams

Florida State Defensive Stats & Trends

Florida State forced 4 fumbles on 477 carries (119.2 Carries Per Fumble) last season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: 43.4

Florida State has forced 2 fumbles on 334 carries (167.0 Carries Per Fumble) this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 46.6

Florida State intercepted 4 of 324 attempts (81.0 pass attempts per int.) last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 34.9

Florida State has forced 2 fumbles on 334 carries (167.0 Carries Per Fumble) this season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 46.4

Florida State allowed opponents to catch 18 of 22 passes (82% Reception Pct) in close and late situations last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 10 of 47 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh has tackled opponents for a loss on 60 of 274 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) this season– 7th-best in FBS; Average: 15%.

Pittsburgh did not record a sack (47 pass attempts) in the Red Zone last season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 16.2

Pittsburgh has tackled opponents for a loss on 156 of 727 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) since the 2024 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Pittsburgh allowed passes of 20+ yards on 18 of 89 attempts (20%) on 3rd and long last season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%


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