Stanford vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 4

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 -9.5 point favorite vs Stanford
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Stanford / Pittsburgh TV channel: ESPN2

The Stanford Cardinal visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Stanford vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Stanford vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Stanford+9.5 -110O 150.5 -105+360
Pittsburgh -9.5 -110U 150.5 -115-500

Stanford 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.

Stanford vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Pittsburgh will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.16 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+2.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 14 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+23.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 32 games (+15.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+7.10 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 18 games at home (+2.45 Units / 12% ROI)

Stanford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Stanford has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -3.71% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -11.27% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.78% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 9-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI).

  • 12-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.95 Units / 5.82% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 3.51% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.65 Units / -11.5% ROI

Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford has a 25% free throw rate (157 free throw attempts/622 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%

Stanford has a 26% free throw rate (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (105 assists/ 67 TOs) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 3.9 turnovers per game (176 turnovers/45 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Pittsburgh has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (322 assists/ 176 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

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

Pittsburgh has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (415 turnovers/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford averaged 5.7 steals per game (63 steals/11 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (247/687) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Stanford forced 10.9 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/11 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

Stanford has allowed 6.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (179/622) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (86/289) this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh has allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (441 points/373 shots) in the second half this season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.30


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