Pittsburgh vs North Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 9

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The Pittsburgh Panthers (4-4) visit Kenan Memorial Stadium to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels (7-1) on Oct. 29. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Chapel Hill.

are betting favorites in Week 9, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for Pittsburgh U vs. North Carolina is total points.

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Pittsburgh U vs. North Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 9

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Pittsburgh U vs North Carolina Prediction for Week 9

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts North Carolina will win this game with 54.8% confidence.

Pittsburgh U vs North Carolina Spread Prediction for Week 9

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts North Carolina will cover the spread with 69.5% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Pittsburgh U and North Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


Best Pittsburgh U Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Pittsburgh U players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • player high – away 

Best North Carolina Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for North Carolina players for Week 9, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • player  high – home
  • team high – away
  • team high – home

Pittsburgh U Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Pittsburgh U has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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North Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

North Carolina has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

  • North Carolina is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • North Carolina is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • North Carolina is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Pittsburgh U: Keys to the Game vs. North Carolina

Pittsburgh is 8-2 (.727) when not losing a fumble — tied for 3rd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .435

Pittsburgh is 7-1 (.636) when not throwing an interception — tied for 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .482

Pittsburgh is undefeated (3-0) when averaging more than 5 yards per rush since the 2020 season– 7th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .518

Pittsburgh is 11-5 (.550) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times — tied for 14th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .418

North Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Pittsburgh U

North Carolina is 9-3 (.643) when committing less than 30 yards in penalties since the 2020 season– 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .431

Matchup Notes for Pittsburgh U vs. North Carolina

North Carolina’s WRs has gained 1,355 yards on 90 receptions (15.1 YPR) this season — second-best among ACC WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — tied for third-best among FBS defenses.

North Carolina has gained 2,080 yards on 151 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — second-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — third-best among ACC defenses.

North Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 2,150 passing yards in 6 games (358.3 YPG) this season — third-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 211.1 passing yards per game this season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh’s TEs has gained 1,079 yards on 86 receptions (12.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh’s TEs has gained 291 yards on 19 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh has gained 1,637 yards on 117 receptions (14.0 YPR) this season — best among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for second-best among FBS defenses.

Pittsburgh U Offensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh’s TEs has gained 1,079 yards on 86 receptions (12.5 YPR) since the 2021 season — fourth-best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — second-best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh’s TEs has gained 291 yards on 19 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh has gained 1,637 yards on 117 receptions (14.0 YPR) this season — best among ACC skill players. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for second-best among FBS defenses.

Pittsburgh’s TEs has gained 291 yards on 19 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for second-best among FBS defenses.

Pittsburgh’s TEs has gained 291 yards on 19 receptions (15.3 YPR) this season — best among ACC TEs. Syracuse’s defense has allowed just 9.7 Yards Per Reception this season — tied for second-best among P5 defenses.

North Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

#22 North Carolina RBs have averaged 15.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (203 yards / 13 touches) on 3rd and long since last season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.4

North Carolina’s WRs has gained 1,355 yards on 90 receptions (15.1 YPR) this season — second-best among ACC WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 10.4 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — tied for third-best among FBS defenses.

North Carolina has gained 2,080 yards on 151 receptions (13.8 YPR) this season — second-best among ACC skill players. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — third-best among ACC defenses.

North Carolina’s QBs has thrown for 2,150 passing yards in 6 games (358.3 YPG) this season — third-best among FBS teams. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 211.1 passing yards per game this season — second-best among ACC defenses.

North Carolina’s WRs has gained 1,355 yards on 90 receptions (15.1 YPR) this season — second-best among ACC WRs. Virginia’s defense has allowed just 10.2 Yards Per Reception this season — third-best among ACC defenses.

Pittsburgh Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends

Pittsburgh has averaged 3.6 sacks per game since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 2.2

Pittsburgh has allowed 9.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (151 yards / 16 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 4th worst in FBS; Average: 4.8

Pittsburgh has allowed 9.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (151 yards / 16 touches) on 3rd and short this season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.5

Pittsburgh has averaged 3.6 sacks per game since last season– best in FBS; Average: 2.2

Pittsburgh has tackled opponents for a loss on 135 of 642 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) since last season– tied for 4th best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

North Carolina Tar Heels Defensive Stats & Trends

#22 North Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 1 of 30 rushing attempts (3% TFL%) in the Red Zone this season– 5th worst in FBS; Average: 15%.

#22 North Carolina has allowed 4 TD passes in close and late situations this season– tied for 3rd most in FBS

#22 North Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 20 of 198 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) this season– tied for 5th worst in FBS; Average: 16%.

#22 North Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on just 20 of 198 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) this season– 2nd worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16%.

#22 North Carolina has allowed 157.6 yards from scrimmage per game in the 4th quarter this season– worst in FBS; Average: 89.1


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