West Virginia Mountaineers vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mountaineers versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ACC. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 148.5 points, with Pittsburgh being favored by -6.5 over West Virginia.

WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -6.5

This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Will the Mountaineers Make it Happen in Pittsburgh?

West Virginia opened their season with a 75-69 win over UMass on Friday, November 8th. Playing at home, the Mountaineers were -9 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 153.5 O/U line.

West Virginia looked strong in the first half, leading 45-28, but allowed UMass to score 41 points in the second half while only managing 30 points themselves.

West Virginia’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting just 37.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They connected on 8 of 23 three-point attempts (34.8%) and hit 25 of 29 free throws (86.2%).

Rahsool Diggins led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 11 from beyond the arc. Tucker DeVries added 17 points, shooting 60% from three, while Daniel Rivera contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall. Daniel Hankins-Sanford also had a strong game, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

West Virginia’s defense held their opponent to 69 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (22/58). They limited two-point shooting to 40% (14/35).

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 34% (8/23). West Virginia sent them to the line 29 times, where they made 25 free throws, hitting 86%. West Virginia also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Will Pittsburgh Win at Home?

Pittsburgh improved to 2-0 with an 83-64 win over Gardner-Webb on Monday. The Panthers were -19.5 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.

Pitt took control early, leading 38-23 at halftime. They scored 45 points in the second half but allowed 41, which is something they’ll want to tighten up as the season progresses.

Pittsburgh’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 47% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They were strong inside, hitting 61.1% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 30% of their threes (9/30). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 12 of 15 attempts (80%).

Ishmael Leggett led the way, scoring 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point range, and added 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The Panthers had 18 assists as a team, with Damian Dunn contributing 5 assists to go along with his 12 points. Darryl Simmons II and Cameron Corhen also chipped in 12 points each, with Simmons hitting 2 threes.

Despite Pittsburgh’s defensive efforts, they allowed 64 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Panthers gave up 31 field goals on 66 attempts.

Inside the arc, Pittsburgh allowed 22 baskets on 36 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 61% on two-pointers. From three-point range, the Panthers held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 9 made threes on 30 attempts. Pittsburgh also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 12 free throws for 80%.