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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping – Panthers vs. Louisville
- (12-6) Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Louisville Cardinals (2-16)
- Date: Wednesday, January 18th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Panthers -578 | Cardinals +413
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Pittsburgh -10.5 | Louisville +10.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 141.0
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Pittsburgh Panthers
First thing to remember, as they head into their 19th game of the season, Pittsburgh currently holds a 12-6 record. Out of 7 road games this season, Pittsburgh has a record of 4-3.
As a result, in 8 games as the favorites, the Panthers have gone 7-1 straight up. In today’s matchup, Pittsburgh has a betting line set at -10.5 points in their favor.
Altogether, Pittsburgh currently has a record of 5-2 in Atlantic Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
Coming into the game, Blake Hinson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.1 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Hinson is grabbing 6.6 rebounds and adding 1.4 assists.
On the other hand, Pittsburgh’s second-leading scorer is Jamarius Burton, who has hit 53.4% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.7 points per game.
Panthers Offense
On offense, Pittsburgh is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 61.5 points per game.
Additionally, this figure places them just 442nd in college basketball. Pittsburgh’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 66.38% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 372nd in overall field goal percentage at 41.4%. When the Panthers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.4% of their looks.
Also, in terms of pace, Pittsburgh is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 62.4 per contest, placing them just 665th in college basketball.
By and large, Pittsburgh’s 33.8 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Panthers are averaging 9.9 offensive boards per game.
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Louisville Cardinals
Louisville heads into their matchup vs Pittsburgh with a record of 2-16 while looking to shake a 7 game losing streak. Currently, the Cardinals have been the home team 12 times, sitting with a record of 2-10.
Additionally, after a year in which they went 1-13 as the betting underdog, the Cardinals will not be the favorite for the first time this season. So far, they are +10.5 point underdogs on the spread.
So far, Louisville currently has a record of 0-7 in Atlantic Coast action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 2-9.
Also, coming into the game, El Ellis is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Ellis is grabbing 2.6 rebounds and adding 4.7 assists.
On the other hand, Louisville’s second leading scorer is Mike James, who has hit 45.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 9.2 points per game.
Cardinals Key Stats
By and large, on offense, Louisville is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 67.3 points per game. This figure places them just 318th in college basketball. Louisville’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.76% of their shots have come inside the arc.
So far, the team is ranked 328th in overall field goal percentage at 42.2%. When the Cardinals have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 30.9% of their looks.
Also, in terms of pace, Louisville is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.7 per contest, placing them just 511th in college basketball.
Currently, Louisville’s 36.5 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Cardinals are averaging 10.0 offensive boards per game.
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Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Louisville Cardinals CBB Betting Trends
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. Also, Panthers are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- So far, Pittsburgh is 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 7-3 SU.
- At this point, the Panthers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite.
- They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Cardinals are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog.
- Lastly, they are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Louisville Cardinals CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Pittsburgh Panthers -10.5
In truth, when it comes to getting a bet down for this game, our model points to Pittsburgh coming away with both a straight-up and ATS win over Louisville as -10.5 point favorites.
In any event, Pittsburgh should feel comfortable with the pace of this game, as Louisville also prefers to slow the game down.
In addition, we like how the Panthers’ have been performing well when favored to win, as they have made bettors money of late. In Pittsburgh’s previous 5 games as the favorite, they are 4-1 vs. the spread.
All in all, we will be riding that trend and cashing in on the Pittsburgh Panthers to win and cover vs. Louisville.
Free Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Louisville Cardinals CBB Betting Pick: Pittsburgh ATS
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