Pitt vs Louisville Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 13

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FILE - Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Louisville enters without Jack Plummer, who led Jeff Brohm's first-year program to its first ACC title game berth. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, FIle)
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  • Louisville is a -8.5 point favorite vs. Pitt
  • Pittsburgh vs. Louisville Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

The Pittsburgh Panthers (7-3) visit L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on the Louisville Cardinals (6-4) on Nov. 23 in Louisville, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm EST.

Louisville is a betting favorite in Week 13, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Pittsburgh vs. Louisville Over/Under is 57.5 total points.

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Pittsburgh vs. Louisville Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pittsburgh+8.5 -11557.5 -110+240
Louisville -8.5 -10557.5 -110-300

Pittsburgh vs Louisville Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this game with 71.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Pitt and Louisville, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Pittsburgh vs Louisville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 77.1% 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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  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games (+1.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1Q Spread in 5 of their last 9 games (+1.45 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games (+1.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Pittsburgh players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pittsburgh Player Prop Bets Today

  • Desmond Reid has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Konata Mumpfield has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Eli Holstein has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Kenny Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Eli Holstein has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 54% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Louisville players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Louisville Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Ja’Corey Brooks has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Chris Bell has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games at home (+2.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Isaac Brown has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Ja’Corey Brooks has hit the Receptions Over in his last game (+1.15 Units / 115% ROI)
  • Chris Bell has hit the Receptions Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 80% ROI)

Pittsburgh Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Pitt is 7-3 against the spread this college football season (+3.65 Units / 33.03% ROI).

  • Pittsburgh is 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 2.97% ROI
  • Pittsburgh is 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • Pittsburgh is 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Louisville Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Louisville is 4-6 against the spread this college football season (-2.65 Units / -23.98% ROI).

  • Louisville is 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.4 Units / -13.01% ROI
  • Louisville is 7-3 when betting the Over for +3.7 Units / 33.64% ROI
  • Louisville is 3-7 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI

Pittsburgh: Keys to the Game vs. Louisville

Pittsburgh is 6-6 (.500) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-34th-worst in FBS; Average: .619

Pittsburgh is 1-7 (.125) when losing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-9th-worst in FBS; Average: .439

Pittsburgh is 2-7 (.222) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-20th-worst in FBS; Average: .448

Pittsburgh is 7-2 (.778) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .669

Louisville: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh

Louisville is 13-6 (.684) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .526

Louisville is 13-6 (.684) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .536

Louisville is 15-2 (.882) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– 10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .697

Louisville is 15-2 (.882) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– 13th-best in FBS; Average: .641

Matchup Notes for Pittsburgh vs. Louisville

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 2,848 passing yards in 10 games (284.8 YPG) this season — 15th-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 255.3 passing yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s QBs has thrown for 2,848 passing yards in 10 games (284.8 YPG) this season — 14th-best among FBS teams. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 255.3 passing yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 2,848 passing yards in 10 games (284.8 YPG) this season — 15th-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 255.3 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh’s RBs has averaged 11.8 yards after the catch this season — 11th-best among FBS RBs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC this season — T-5th-best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh’s WRs has averaged 24.1 targets per game this season — T-29th-highest among FBS WRs. Louisville’s defense has allowed 14.0 receptions per game to WRs this season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Pittsburgh has 23 receiving touchdowns this season — 4th-most among ACC skill players. Louisville’s defense has allowed 17 receiving touchdowns this season — T-4th-most among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh RBs have picked up first downs on 5 receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among FBS Teams

Pittsburgh RBs have averaged 9.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (695 yards / 76 touches) on 2nd down this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.5

Pittsburgh Skill Players have caught 10 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter this season– most among Power Conference Teams

Pittsburgh RBs have caught 4 touchdown passes in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams

Pittsburgh Skill Players were targeted 23 times in close and late situations last week– most among FBS Teams

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 2,848 passing yards in 10 games (284.8 YPG) this season — 15th-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 255.3 passing yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s QBs has thrown for 2,848 passing yards in 10 games (284.8 YPG) this season — 14th-best among FBS teams. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 255.3 passing yards per game this season — 22nd-worst among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 2,848 passing yards in 10 games (284.8 YPG) this season — 15th-best among FBS offenses. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 255.3 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s TEs has 47 receptions in 10 games (4.7 per game) this season — 5th-best among ACC TEs. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 22.0 receptions per game this season — 5th-worst among P5 defenses.

Louisville’s TEs has 47 receptions in 10 games (4.7 per game) this season — 5th-best among ACC TEs. Pittsburgh’s defense has allowed 4.2 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-10th-worst among FBS defenses.

Pittsburgh Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 24 of 115 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh tackled opponents for a loss on 10 of 27 rushing attempts (37% TFL%) last week– best in FBS; Average: 16%.

Pittsburgh has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 24 of 115 attempts (21%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9%

Pittsburgh tackled opponents for a loss on 10 of 27 rushing attempts (37% TFL%) last week– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 16%.

Pittsburgh has allowed 1.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (51 yards / 28 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 5.1

Louisville Cardinals Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisville has allowed 5.7 touchdowns per interception (17 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.6

Louisville has intercepted 3 of 331 attempts (110.3 pass attempts per int.) this season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.2

Louisville has allowed 5.7 touchdowns per interception (17 TDs allowed, and 3 INT) this season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: 1.7

Louisville has intercepted 3 of 331 attempts (110.3 pass attempts per int.) this season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 34.9

Louisville allowed 4 TD passes last week– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams


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