Florida Gators vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23

Betting on today’s Gators and Panthers game? Catch the action at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN2. The Gators are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Panthers. The over/under for the game is set at 156.5 points.

FLORIDA GATORS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +3.5

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-65 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Do the Gators Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Florida comes into today’s game against Pittsburgh with a season record of 3-1. Over their last ten road games, Florida has a road record of 3-7, which includes games from last year. Prior to today’s game, Florida has a 1-3 ATS record. Over their last ten games, including those from last season, Florida is 4-6 vs. the spread.

So far, Florida’s games have averaged 155.8 points per game with the average over/under line being 144.4 points. Over the course of the last five games, the Gators’ games have averaged 78 points per game, along with an over/under record of 3-1-1.

In their most recent game, the Gators’ offense tallied 89 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 85.2 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Walter Clayton Jr., who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 14.5, while Riley Kugel also maintains a PPG average of 13 leading up to the game.

The Gators’ defense is presently ranked 97th nationally, allowing an average of 70.5 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Pittsburgh, the Florida defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Florida made 22 free-throws vs. the Gators.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Panthers?

The Panthers, who are undefeated at 4-0, will take on Florida. It is worth mentioning that the Panthers have been favored in all of their previous games. Against the spread, Pittsburgh has an undefeated record of 4-0 this season. Taking into account their last ten games, which includes the previous season, Pittsburgh has an impressive ATS mark of 9-1.

So far, each of of Pittsburgh’s first four games have surpassed the over/under lines putting their OU record at 4-0-0. In their most recent three games, the Panthers’ over/under record is 3-0, with their games averaging 94 points per game.

Pittsburgh’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Jacksonville, finishing the game with a total of 107 points. Their season average is now 95.5 points per game. Leading the team in scoring is Blake Hinson, who is averaging 20.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Carlton Carrington also maintains a PPG average of 18 heading into game.

This season, the Pittsburgh defense has been impressive, holding the 22nd position in the country while permitting an average of 60.5 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Jacksonville, the Dolphins finished with a field goal percentage of 45% and a total of 56 points vs. Pittsburgh.