Murray State vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 8

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Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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  • Pittsburgh is a -12.5 point favorite vs Murray State
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Murray State / Pittsburgh TV channel: ESPN+

The Murray State Racers visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Nov. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Murray State vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Murray State vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Murray State+12.5 -110O 146.5 -110+575
Pittsburgh -12.5 -110U 146.5 -110-900

Murray State vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Murray State vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 55.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Murray State has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+6.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Murray State have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+3.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Murray State has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 away games (+1.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+13.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+11.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 33 games (+5.45 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+3.80 Units / 10% ROI)

Murray State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Murray State has a 0-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 1-0 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 3.7% ROI
  • 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

Murray State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Murray State averaged 1.21 points per shot (2,232 points/1,841 shots) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Murray State averaged 11.5 assists per game (368 assists/32 games) last season — tied for 42nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Murray State averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (303 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

Pittsburgh made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Murray State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Murray State allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (273/743) last season — 13th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Murray State allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Murray State allowed 69.9 points per game (2,237 points/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Missouri Valley Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (97/306) in the second half last season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%


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