Pittsburgh Panthers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/6/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Panthers and Mountaineers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV. Get ready to place your bets! The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 139.5 points.

PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers +3.5

This game will be played at WVU Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 6th.

WHY BET THE WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-68 in favor of the Mountaineers.
• Not only will West Virginia pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 141 points.

Does Pittsburgh Have A Chance at WVU Coliseum?

Pittsburgh comes into the matchup against West Virginia with a 5-3 record. So far this season, all of the Panthers’ games have been played away from home. As of today’s game, Pittsburgh holds a 5-2 ATS record. However, in their previous five games, the team is 2-3 vs. the spread.

In eight games, Pittsburgh comes in with an over/under mark of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 149 points per game. In the Panthers’ last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 145 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 3-2.

Coming off their recent game, the Pittsburgh offense tallied 64 points in a matchup against Missouri. Their field goal percentage for the game was 34%, and they made 7 threes. Leading Pittsburgh in scoring vs. Missouri was Blake Hinson with his 22 points. Carlton Carrington also added 13 points for the Panthers.

Pittsburgh’s defense has been playing well, ranking 63rd nationally, with 66.1 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Missouri, the Tigers finished with a field goal percentage of 34% and a total of 71 points vs. Pittsburgh.

Does West Virginia Have a Shot at a Home Win?

After playing seven games, West Virginia has a 3-4 overall record. In their previous ten home games, which includes last year, West Virginia has a 6-4 record at home. At the moment, West Virginia has a subpar ATS performance, sitting below .500 with a 3-4 record. In their previous five games, the team is 2-3 against the spread.

After seven games, West Virginia has an over/under record of 2-5-0, with their games averaging a combined 128.7 points per game so far. The Mountaineers’ last five games have culminated with an average of 127 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

West Virginia recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 73 points against St. John’s. This output exceeded their season average of 64.1 points per game. Currently leading the team in scoring is Quinn Slazinski who comes into today’s matchup averaging 16.7. Jesse Edwards also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.7.

In the current season, the West Virginia defense has excelled, sitting 45th in the nation by allowing 64.6 points per game. In today’s game vs. Pittsburgh, the West Virginia defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, West Virginia made 31 free-throws vs. the Mountaineers.