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Peach Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State Peach Bowl odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 12 Pittsburgh Panthers (11-2) meet the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans (10-2) Thursday for the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

This game looks like a tasty matchup on the surface, but unfortunately for football fans, Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett — a Heisman Trophy finalist — will skip the bowl to prepare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Backup QB Nick Patti will be under center.

Pitt WR Tysir Mack, who posted 27 grabs for 461 yards and 3 touchdowns, has also opted out. He was third in receiving yardage this season. Offensive coordinator Mark Whipple also left the team, taking over at Nebraska in the same capacity. CB Damarri Mathis has also opted out.

Star RB Kenneth Walker III has opted out for Michigan State, also in preparation for the draft. However, WR Jalen Nailor will play in Atlanta. The Spartans head into this game just 2-2 SU/ATS across their last four games while hitting the Over in four of their last five outings.

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Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Pittsburgh +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Michigan State -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pittsburgh +2.5 (+105) | Michigan State -2.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Pittsburgh vs. Michigan State odds, lines, picks and predictions

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Prediction

Michigan State 30, Pittsburgh 23

Money line

MICHIGAN STATE (-155) will have to make do without Walker in the backfield, but at least QB Payton Thorne and Nailor will be in the lineup.

Pittsburgh was tremendous defensively this season, especially against the run, but if the D had an Achilles’ heel, it was against the pass. Pitt allowed 257.4 yards per game through the air, which ranked 107th nationally, and that’s how MSU will win this game.

Against the spread

The lean is to MICHIGAN STATE -2.5 (-130), as Pittsburgh just has too many losses. Mathis is gone, a top cover man for the Panthers, they’ll have to break in a backup QB who will be learning from an interim OC. It’s not a formula that will work for the Panthers.

Over/Under

The UNDER 56.5 (-112) is the way to go here. The Under is 4-1 in the last five for Pittsburgh in neutral-site games, and again, they will be using a backup QB.

Michigan State has hit the Over in four of its last five, but its home-run hitter has opted out, too. It won’t be a defensive slog, but this game isn’t going to be a track meet, either.

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Pittsburgh at Wake Forest odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh at Wake Forest odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 15 Pittsburgh Panthers (10-2) and No. 18 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (10-2) tangle in the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte. Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium is slated for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pittsburgh vs. Wake Forest odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Coastal Division champ Pittsburgh won at Syracuse Saturday and totes a four-game win streak into this game. The ACC’s second-leading offense in terms of total yards (512.9 per game) is led by Heisman-hopeful QB Kenny Pickett, who has completed 67.7% of his passes while piling up 40 touchdown tosses.

Atlantic Division champ Wake Forest is 2-2 in its last four games after starting the season 8-0. The Demon Deacons are coming off a 41-10 win at Boston College. Wake allowed just 182 yards in a contest that saw them hold a team to less than 40 points for the first time since Oct. 30. For the season, the Deacons rank 100th in FBS in total defense and 91st in scoring defense.

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Pittsburgh at Wake Forest odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Pittsburgh -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Wake Forest +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Pittsburgh -3.5 (-110) | Wake Forest 3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 71.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

Pittsburgh at Wake Forest odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 38, Wake Forest 27

Money line

Pitt is the lean overall and trying to avoid a back-door cover in an Under environment is enticing. But the -175 tag is too steep: AVOID.

Against the spread

Wake Forest lost ACC games to North Carolina and Clemson. Pittsburgh topped the Tar Heels in overtime (after leading 23-7 at halftime and allowing a couple short-field scores in the second) and defeated Clemson by 10.

The Panthers defense is better at getting stops and creating havoc. The Pittsburgh run game is enough of a change of pace to get the Deacons off balance, and stopping the run is not a Wake specialty (their 209.9 yards allowed per game ranks 118th in the nation). The grass playing surface at Bank of America Stadium figures as a boon for Pitt as well. The Demon Deacons are 1-2 ATS on grass this year and 2-7 ATS on natural turf over the last three years. The Panthers are 8-3 ATS on grass this season.

BACK PITTSBURGH -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Analyzing the way these teams move the ball all over the property and then making comparisons to how they do so inside the opponent’s 30-yard line creates some doubt on the Wake side and a bit more confidence in the Pitt defense.

The Deacons have a very good kicker and figure to get dragged into a couple red-zone threes.

BACK THE UNDER 71.5 (-115).

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Virginia at Pittsburgh odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Virginia Cavaliers at Pittsburgh Panthers odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Virginia Cavaliers (6-4, 4-2 ACC) visit the No. 19 Pittsburgh Panthers (8-2, 5-1) Saturday at Heinz Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Virginia vs. Pittsburgh odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Cavaliers have dropped back-to-back games, and it’s a tale of two outings. Virginia was outscored 66-49 at BYU before falling 28-3 at home against Notre Dame. Prior to the power outage against the Irish, the Hoos had scored 30 or more points in five straight.

Of course, QB Brennan Armstrong (ribs) left the BYU game late due to an injury to his ribs, and he was out for the Notre Dame game. To make matters worse, RB Wayne Taulapapa (head) was knocked out of the BYU game, and he also missed the game. Both are considered questionable for Saturday.

The Panthers outlasted North Carolina 30-23 in overtime last Thursday, playing on a short week after a 25-point win at Duke. The Panthers have had a few extra days to prepare for UVA. Pitt is 6-1 ATS across the past seven, and 8-2 ATS in 10 games overall.

Pitt can win a ninth game for the first time under head coach Pat Narduzzi, and they can clinch a second-ever ACC Coastal Division title with a win.

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Virginia at Pittsburgh odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Virginia +420 (bet $100 to win $420) | Pittsburgh -600 (bet $600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Virginia +14.5 (-110) | Pittsburgh -14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 66.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Virginia at Pittsburgh odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 39, Virginia 34

Money line

Pittsburgh (-600) will cost you six times your potential return, and that’s just too much against a Virginia (+420) team with an above-average offense very much capable of pulling the upset when its quarterback is healthy.

PASS.

Against the spread

VIRGINIA +14.5 (-110) has been hard to figure. The Cavaliers put up an amazing amount of offense at BYU, but that loss was costly.

Armstrong and Taulapapa each missed the Notre Dame game, and their importance showed in their absence.

If Armstrong plays, the Hoos cover this number easily. But it’s a big if, as the team has been super mum on his status through Saturday morning.

Over/Under

The OVER 66.5 (-108) is the play, again, if Armstrong is able to play. If the Cavaliers are forced to play with QB Jay Woolfolk under center, the offense won’t be nearly as prolific, and the Under is the play.

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North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The North Carolina Tar Heels (5-4, 4-3 ACC) travel to meet the No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers (7-2, 4-1) Thursday at Heinz Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Tar Heels held off No. 13 Wake Forest at Kenan last week by a 58-55 score. UNC went for 330 yards on the ground, while posting 216 yards through the air. North Carolina has alternated wins and losses over the past seven outings, and the Tar Heels are just 2-4 ATS across the past six.

The Panthers registered a 54-29 win at Duke last week as 21-point favorites, cashing for the fifth time in the past six games. The Over is now 7-2 overall this season.

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North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds, spread and lines

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Money line: North Carolina +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Pittsburgh -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina +6.5 (-105) | Pittsburgh -6.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 72.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

North Carolina at Pittsburgh odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 40, North Carolina 34

Money line

Pittsburgh (-240) will cost you nearly two-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s just too risky in this mid-week ACC contest.

AVOID, and play the spread instead.

Against the spread

NORTH CAROLINA +6.5 (-105) is the play, ever so slightly. Pittsburgh -6.5 (-120) can score with the best of them, but defensively, the Panthers will get their biggest test from the Tar Heels high-octane offense. If you can buy a point and get UNC with seven-and-a-hook, that would be an even better play, although slightly more costly.

Over/Under

The OVER 72.5 (-112) is a big number, but given the way North Carolina put up video game-like numbers last week, it’s definitely possible. And Pittsburgh ranks No. 1 in the country with 45.0 PPG, and the Panthers are No. 2 overall in total yards per game (543.3). Look for plenty of points at Heinz Field.

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Pittsburgh at Duke odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh at Duke odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers (6-2, 3-1 ACC) and Duke Blue Devils (3-5, 0-4) clash in a Saturday noon ET game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Below, we look at the Pittsburgh vs. Duke odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

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Pittsburgh is coming off a 38-34 loss to Miami (Fla.). The Panthers allowed several big plays early and couldn’t rally from a 21-7 deficit. The setback on home turf snapped a four-game win streak.

Duke has struggled mightily since opening the season with three victories over four games in the month of September. The Blue Devils lost, 45-7, at No. 13 Wake Forest last week, and they have been outscored, 93-7, over their last two games.

The Panthers have won nine of the past 10 matchups in this series, including five in a row. The last meeting was a 33-30 Pitt victory in Durham in 2019.

Pittsburgh at Duke odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Pittsburgh -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100) | Duke +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
Against the spread (ATS): Pittsburgh -21.5 (-107) | Duke +21.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 64.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Pittsburgh at Duke odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 38, Duke 20

Money line

PASS after a significant price drop on Duke. There is some contrarian profit to be made on the home side and the points.

Against the spread

Duke ranks 92nd in the nation in scoring but 26th in total yards. Turnovers (DU is a minus-4) have hurt, but the Blue Devils do a decent job in staying on schedule. Duke’s offense has been awful over its last two games, but the Devils’ passing game has shown an effectiveness that could play for some sneaky upside against Pitt.

The Panthers could be caught flat-footed in a noon start and perhaps looking forward to a game against North Carolina.

TAKE THE BLUE DEVILS +21.5 (-115).

Over/Under

61.5 is the highest Over in the last seven meetings between Pitt and Duke.

BACK THE UNDER 64.5 (-107) on what figures to be a chilly and somewhat breezy afternoon in Durham. The better offense (Pitt) has red-zone numbers perhaps too amped up from the way it moves down the field in general.

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Miami at Pittsburgh odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Panthers odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Hurricanes (3-4, 1-2 ACC) and No. 19 Pittsburgh Panthers (6-1, 3-0) meet Saturday for a noon ET kickoff at Heinz Field. Below, we look at the Miami vs. Pittsburgh odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

Miami has had its last three games decided by a combined six points. The Hurricanes went 1-2 in those games, including a 31-30 victory over then-No. 18 North Carolina State Oct. 23. The ‘Canes defeated the Panthers 31-19 last year and have won three straight and five of the last six in the series.

The Panthers are coming off four straight wins, including a 27-17 home win over Clemson Oct. 23. Pitt outgained the Tigers 464 yards to 315, and finished a combined 10-for-20 in converting third and fourth downs. Pitt’s offense ranks sixth in the nation with a total yards-per-game average of 523.6.

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Miami at Pittsburgh odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Miami +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Pittsburgh -380 (bet $380 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Miami +9.5 (-112) | Pittsburgh -9.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Miami at Pittsburgh odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 31, Miami 24

Money line

PASS.

Miami has looked like an improving team of late in many respects. That notion hasn’t revealed itself in the win column and not in this week’s key pass-defense category either. Miami’s 245.0 passing yards allowed average ranks 93rd in the nation. It now faces QB Kenny Pickett and a Pitt aerial assault that ranks seventh nationally, piling up 350.0 yards per contest.

But Miami’s troubles against the pass are a bit front-loaded with a bad game against top-flight Alabama in Week 1 and a shaky Week 3 effort against Michigan State. In games since, the Hurricanes have faced top ACC quarterbacks like Virginia’s Brennan Armstrong and North Carolina’s Sam Howell. The pass-defense analytics have improved across the board.

That’s not to say Miami is elite or even above-average in stopping the pass. But the ‘Canes – with improving offensive performances of late also – are worth a long look at this price on the money line.

PASS on the current +290 tag, but Miami would make for an attractive plus-money play if it climbs to +315.

Against the spread

Some parts of the market had the Miami side getting +10.5 or better at the start of the week. Some of the air is out of the balloon at +9.5, but the visitors are perhaps worth a partial-unit play. BACK MIAMI +9.5 (-112).

Over/Under

This O/U line was in the mid-40s the last three meetings (2018-20) with the Under cashing twice. The Hurricanes being undervalued and a rainy forecast make for the Under being the likable wager here.

TAKE UNDER 61.5 (-110).

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Clemson at Pittsburgh odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Clemson Tigers at Pittsburgh Panthers odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 Clemson Tigers (4-2, 3-1 ACC) and No. 23 Pittsburgh Panthers (5-1, 2-0) tangle in a Saturday afternoon ACC conference game. The contest at Heinz Field is slated to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clemson vs. Pittsburgh odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

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Clemson has struggled its way to a 115th-place ranking in total offense over the first half of the season. The Tigers do enter this contest on a two-game win streak, and those victories are part of a close-game trend for Clemson. Five of the team’s six games have been decided by one score.

The Panthers are coming off three straight wins by margins of 20 points or more. Last Saturday at Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh outgained the Hokies, 411 yards to 224. The Panthers didn’t allow a score until garbage time. But it has been the Pitt offense that has really impressed this fall. The Panthers rank fifth in the nation with a total yards-per-game average of 533.5.

Clemson at Pittsburgh odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Clemson +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Pittsburgh -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clemson +3.5 (-122) | Pittsburgh -3.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)

Clemson at Pittsburgh odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 28, Clemson 20

Money line

This is an interesting ACC matchup but one that is perhaps more interesting than it is bet-able. Much of the calculation here lies in where one sees the Tigers’ offense and the Panthers’ defense. As weak and strong, respectively, as the numbers indicate?

Peg Pittsburgh with a slight lean, but it’s worth shooting for the relative on the Panthers minus the 3-and-a-hook. PASS.

Against the spread

The Tigers have lost seven in a row ATS. But Clemson did cover a 24-point spread in last year’s meeting with Pitt. The Tigers routed the Panthers, 52-17 (Nov. 28).

But that was certainly a different Clemson team, and this year’s Panther defense gives Pittsburgh just enough of an edge. Solid analytics on the Panther front-seven is especially instructive in pegging the advantage for the home side.

TAKE PITTSBURGH -3.5 (-102).

Over/Under

A strong Pittsburgh passing game and at least the potential of much more from the Clemson side make this an intriguing Over. Especially with a downward drift on the total in the back half of the week. On at least a small lean, this one is now ripe for some push-back.

The Over has hit in six straight Panther home games. Put your chips on 7: BACK THE OVER 46.5 (-120).

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Pittsburgh at Tennessee odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh at Tennessee odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0) and Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) meet Saturday for a Week 2 contest at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. The Panthers and Volunteers will tangle at noon ET. Below, we look at the Pittsburgh vs. Tennessee odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Pitt opened its season with a 51-7 win over Massachusetts. The Panthers logged multiple scores in all four quarters en route to outgaining the Minutemen 597 to 209 in total yards. Pitt covered a 38-point spread in the home win and won four of its last five games against the spread dating back to Nov. 7.

That stretch includes outright road wins at Florida State and Georgia Tech late last season.

Tennessee defeated Bowling Green 38-6 last week. The Volunteers got two rushing touchdowns from Michigan transfer QB Joe Milton. The Vols piled up 331 rushing yards against their MAC visitors but UT failed to cover a 37-point spread against the Falcons. Since Oct. 10, the Vols are just 2-7 ATS.

The head coaches in this one are familiar foes. UT head coach Josh Heupel was at UCF in 2018 when the Knights beat Pat Narduzzi’s Panthers by 31 points. Narduzzi led Pitt to a win over UCF the following season.

Pittsburgh at Tennessee odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Pittsburgh -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Tennessee +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Pittsburgh -3.5 (+100) | Tennessee +3.5 (-125)
Over/Under (O/U): 56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pittsburgh at Tennessee odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pittsburgh 27, Tennessee 24

Money line

Saturday’s contest at Neyland figures to be a potential momentum builder for the Vols and Heupel. It’s difficult to parse much among these defenses due to the Week 1 competition but overall, look for the players on the defensive side of the ball to be a bit ahead of their offensive counterparts.

The game plays well as a near-pick-’em, taking the home side with the points and the Under on the total.

PASS.

Against the spread

Tennessee was a minus-2 in the turnover exchange last season. With a lot of new pieces on offense, look for UT to play a bit of a slowed-down, run-oriented game if the Vols can stay within a score.

TAKE TENNESSEE +3.5 (-125).

Over/Under

This game started with Pitt favored by 1.5 or 2 points and with an O/U of 51 at many books. With both offenses being at times capable but rarely explosive, peg those initial digits as being dead on.

BACK THE UNDER 56.5 (-110).

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First look: Pittsburgh at Tennessee odds and lines, Vols short dogs at home

Previewing the Pittsburgh Panthers at Tennessee Volunteers Week 2 matchup, with college football odds, trends and head-to-head records.

The Pittsburgh Panthers (1-0) and Tennessee Volunteers (1-0) meet Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET. Below, we look at the Pittsburgh vs. Tennessee odds and lines; check back for our college football picks and predictions.

Pitt roughed up UMass by a 51-7 count in the Steel City, including a 37-0 lead through three quarters before the Minutemen finally broke through. The Panthers piled up 223 rushing yards and 375 passing yards in the romp.

Tennessee routed visiting Bowling Green in its season opener 38-6, failing to cover while the Under connected. The Vols limited the Falcons to just 32 rushing yards on 23 carries.

Pittsburgh at Tennessee odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:37 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pittsburgh -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Tennessee +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread/ATS: Pittsburgh -3.5, -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Tennessee +3.5, -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Total (Over/Under): Over 52.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Under 52.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100)

2020 betting stats:

ML: Pittsburgh 6-5 | Tennessee 3-7
ATS: Pittsburgh 5-5-1 | Tennessee 3-6-1
O/U: Pittsburgh 8-3 | Tennessee 3-7

Pittsburgh at Tennessee head-to-head

The Panthers lead the all-time series 2-0, but the teams haven’t played since 1983. Pitt won 13-3 that year and 30-6 in 1980. Both meetings were played in Knoxville.

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Florida State at Pittsburgh odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Florida State at Pittsburgh odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Florida State Seminoles (12-3 overall, 8-2 ACC) visit the Pittsburgh Panthers (9-8, 5-7) in a Saturday matinee (4 p.m. ET) at the Petersen Events Center. Below, we analyze the Florida State-Pittsburgh college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Florida State is No. 16 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Florida State at Pittsburgh: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Florida State -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Pittsburgh +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread/ATS: Florida State -5.5 (-120) | Pittsburgh +5.5 (+100)
Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Florida State at Pittsburgh: Three things to know

The Seminoles are coming off a monster 81-60 win over Virginia Monday. FSU went 13-of-24 (54.2%) from 3-point range in posting the most points against UVA since Dec. 26. For the season, the ‘Noles rank first in the ACC with a 39.8% accuracy mark from beyond the arc.
Pitt gets a lot of hidden points in two ways. The Panthers are one of the top offensive rebounding/second-chance teams in the ACC, and only a handful of teams in the nation get to the free-throw line with more frequency.
Saturday’s contest has Pittsburgh looking for its fifth straight home win over Florida State. The last Seminole victory at Pitt was a 71-66 win on Feb. 23, 2014. Since then, the Panthers are 4-0 straight-up and 4-0 ATS in home series games.

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Florida State at Pittsburgh: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Florida State 79, Pittsburgh 71

Money line (ML)

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Against the spread (ATS)

Pitt has lost six of its last seven; FSU has just played twice this month and is on the road for just the third time this season. Tag the ‘Noles with a slight lean on points and price. But tread lightly; there isn’t more than a low-confidence lean here.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Over is 7-1-1 in the Seminoles’ last nine overall. The Panthers have been shaky on defense of late. Both teams can hit the offensive glass and get a ton of points at the foul line. And FSU can rain 3s.

Peg this contest as getting into the 150s as likely as anything else. TAKE THE OVER 146.5 (-110).

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