The ACC/Big Ten Challenge continues Monday night when the Pitt Panthers (4-3, 0-0 away) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (5-1, 3-0 home). Neither team has an impressive win this season, so both will be looking forward to getting a high major victory on their resumes. Below is my college basketball pick for Pitt vs Northwestern.
Pittsburgh vs Northwestern Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | Pitt +8.5 |
? Recommended Sportsbook Promo: | Second Chance Bet up to $500 |
? Promo Code: | SPORTS |
This game will be played at Welsh-Ryan Arena at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Why Bet Pitt +8.5
✅ The total has gone under in Northwestern’s last six games, and this is a big spread for a low scoring game.
✅ Northwestern is 1-5 against the spread in their last six games against the ACC.
✅ Pitt is 5-1 ATS in their last six games against Big Ten opponents.
NCAABB
Pittsburgh Panthers
Northwestern Wildcats
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
PITT | Advanced Game Stats | NW |
---|---|---|
67.0 | Pace | 64.7 |
112.9 | Off.Rate | 105.1 |
.305 | FTr | .394 |
.444 | 3PAr | .369 |
.545 | TS% | .555 |
52.6 | TRB% | 51.7 |
51.8 | AST% | 59.2 |
9.4 | STL% | 7.2 |
13.0 | BLK% | 10.3 |
.516 | eFG% | .516 |
11.5 | TOV% | 16.5 |
31.0 | ORB% | 28.2 |
.216 | TF/FGA | .284 |
Defense/Offense
PITT | Advanced Game Stats | NW |
---|---|---|
67.0 | Pace | 64.7 |
101.0 | Off.Rate | 112.2 |
.305 | FTr | .299 |
.386 | 3PAr | .368 |
.529 | TS% | .563 |
47.4 | TRB% | 48.3 |
51.5 | AST% | 59.7 |
7.5 | STL% | 10.6 |
10.3 | BLK% | 9.9 |
.490 | eFG% | .532 |
14.8 | TOV% | 11.8 |
23.8 | ORB% | 25.6 |
.232 | TF/FGA | .224 |
Betting Trends
PITT | Betting Trends | NW |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
78.67 | Avg Score | 56 |
59.67 | Avg Opp Score | 49 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
1-1-1 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
65.67 | Avg Score | 56 |
72 | Avg Opp Score | 49 |
PITT | Betting Trends | NW |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-2-1 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
72.6 | Avg Score | 61.2 |
68.2 | Avg Opp Score | 51.2 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
2-2-1 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
60 | Avg Score | 63.2 |
68.2 | Avg Opp Score | 49.4 |
PITT | Betting Trends | NW |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
3-6-1 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
65.5 | Avg Score | 67.4 |
71 | Avg Opp Score | 63.5 |
AWAY | HOME | |
2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
3-6-1 | ATS W/L/P | 6-3-1 |
61.2 | Avg Score | 66.2 |
72.8 | Avg Opp Score | 56.4 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Best Pittsburgh vs Northwestern Sportsbook Promo
Before Pitt vs Northwestern tips off, bettors will want to take advantage of the new player promo going on at BetRivers. Their second chance bet promo allows customers to place their first wager on this game. If that wager does not win, bettors will get their money back in free bets, up to $500.
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Pitt Panthers
Last time out, Pitt hosted William & Mary and pulled away to win 80-64. The Tribe led by four at the half, but the Panthers went on a big run in the second half to take control. Pitt won by 16 and barely covered the 16-point spread.
Blake Hinson had 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Nike Sibande came off the bench and added 15 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in the win.
Through seven games, Pitt is scoring 71.3 points per game, shooting 43.0% from the field, and assisting on 13.1 made shots. The Panthers are allowing 68.6 points, grabbing 40.0 rebounds, blocking 4.1 shots, and stealing the ball 6.1 times.
Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern played #13 Auburn in the Cancun Challenge and lost a tight 43-42 game. This was not a fun game to watch as it was tied at 19 at the break, but the final few minutes were exciting. The Wildcats were leading with under a minute left, but Auburn secured the win with two field goals with 31 seconds to go.
Chase Audige had 10 points, three rebounds, two steals, and three blocks in the defeat. This was not an offensive showcase for the Wildcats.
After six games, Northwestern is scoring 65.2 points per game, shooting 39.0% from the field, and assisting on 14.0 made shots. The Wildcats are allowing 51.7 points, grabbing 40.3 rebounds, blocking 5.5 shots, and stealing the ball 9.0 times.