Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24
ESPN is covering this week 12 matchup between the Clemson Tigers and Pittsburgh Panthers, set for 12:00 ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Tigers are favored by -10 points, and the over/under line is currently at 54 points. Both teams come in with a 7-2 record for the season, and the money line odds are -385 for Clemson and +291 for Pittsburgh.
CLEMSON TIGERS VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers +10
This game will be played at Acrisure Stadium at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 16th.
WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:
- We have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning this one by a score of 34 to 19
- Not only do we have the Pittsburgh Panthers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +10
- We see this game finishing below the line of 54 points
Will The Clemson Tigers Win As Road Favorites?
Clemson enters Week 12 with a 7-2 record and a 12th-place spot in our power rankings. They are 100% bowl-eligible and have a 10.3% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. The Tigers also have a 17.9% chance of making the playoff, which ranks 17th in the nation.
This season, Clemson is 4-1 at home and 3-1 on the road. They’ve been favored in eight of their nine games, going 7-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +14.6 points, and they are 5-4 against the spread.
The over/under line for this week is 54 points. Clemson’s average over/under line is 54.2 points, and their games have averaged 60.8 points. Their over/under record stands at 3-5-1, with an average margin of +6.6 points.
Clemson’s offense is averaging 37.7 points per game, ranking 14th in the nation, and they are 7th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. Cade Klubnik has thrown for 2,275 yards and has 24 touchdowns with just four interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 105. Clemson is 20th in passing attempts per game, averaging 37.2, and 21st in completions, with 23.6 per game. They are 27th in passing yards, averaging 274.8 yards per game, and have converted 46.2% of their third-down attempts.
Phil Mafah leads the rushing attack with 991 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored eight touchdowns. Clemson is averaging 199.9 rushing yards per game. Antonio Williams is the leading receiver with 466 yards and six touchdowns on 39 catches.
Clemson’s defense played a key role in their 24-14 win over Virginia Tech, allowing just 14 points. They limited the Hokies to 40 rushing yards on 21 attempts and forced two interceptions while giving up 188 passing yards.
On the season, Clemson’s defense ranks 42nd nationally, allowing 23.1 points per game. They’ve given up 207.8 passing yards per game (72nd) and 131.2 rushing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed just 54.3% of their passes, the 20th-lowest rate in the country.
Are The Pittsburgh Panthers Going Win In At Upset At Acrisure Stadium
With a 7-2 record, Pittsburgh is a lock for bowl eligibility, but they have just a 0.3% chance of winning the Atlantic Coast. They are 4-1 at home this season and rank 41st in our power rankings heading into their Week 12 matchup against Clemson.
Pittsburgh has been favored in five of their nine games, going 4-1 as the favorite. Their average scoring margin is +11.6 points per game, and they are 5-3 against the spread this season.
The over/under line for this week is 54 points. Pittsburgh’s games have averaged 61.8 points, with an average over/under line of 59.6 points. Their over/under record is 3-5 for the season.
Heading into week 12, Pittsburgh’s offense is ranked 49th in our power rankings. They are 16th in scoring, averaging 36.7 points per game. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 22nd in attempts and 24th in completions, with 277.1 yards per game.
Quarterback Eli Holstein has thrown for 2,177 yards, completing 62% of his passes, with 17 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 96. Leading receiver Konata Mumpfield has 560 yards and three touchdowns. On the ground, Pittsburgh averages 151.3 rushing yards per game.
Pittsburgh’s defense is ranked 26th in the nation against the run, allowing just 112.6 rushing yards per game. In their recent matchup, they gave up 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries. Through the air, the Panthers allowed 170 passing yards but also managed to force two interceptions.
Opponents are averaging a 59.4% completion rate and 251.7 passing yards per game against Pittsburgh’s defense. The Panthers rank 56th nationally in opponent passer rating, which stands at 82.5.