Stanford Cardinal vs Pittsburgh Panthers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinal versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have Pittsburgh as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 151.5 points.
STANFORD CARDINAL VS PITTSBURGH PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -9.5
This game will be played at Petersen Events Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Panthers.
- Not only will Pittsburgh pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Are Stanford Ready for a Road Win?
Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games
Stanford fell to 9-4 on the season after an 85-71 road loss to Clemson on Wednesday. The Cardinal entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 143.5.
Stanford trailed 43-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 30 points while allowing 42.
Stanford’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They were efficient at the free-throw line, hitting 91.7% of their attempts, and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.
Chase Hunter led the way with 22 points, while Oziyah Sellers added 20 on 77.8% shooting. Chauncey Wiggins contributed 17 points, hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Stanford’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 48% shooting. They allowed 51% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 20 of 39 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Stanford’s opponents shot 42%, making 8 of 19 threes. They also sent the other team to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% rate. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Does Pittsburgh Have What it Takes at Home?
Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games
Pittsburgh improved to 11-2 on the season with an 86-74 win over California on Wednesday. Despite being -14 favorites, the Panthers didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 160, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.
Pittsburgh trailed 42-38 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Cal 48-32 to secure the win.
Pittsburgh’s offense put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they hit 76.5% of their free throws, going 26-for-34 from the line.
Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 20% from three. Cameron Corhen was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
Despite Pittsburgh’s defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 18 of 34 shots to fall, a 52% success rate.
From three-point range, Pittsburgh’s defense couldn’t contain their opponents, who hit 8 of 18 attempts, shooting 44%. The Panthers also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 26 free throws at a 76% clip.