[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/florida_state” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]An interesting ACC battle is on the schedule for Saturday, November 7, 2020, when the Pittsburgh Panthers (3-4, 2-4) visit the Florida State Seminoles (2-4, 1-4). Both teams are coming off a bye and are desperate for the win on Saturday. This game will air live on the ACC Network at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Through seven games, the Pittsburgh offense is averaging 25.7 points per game and 357.6 yards per game, 259.6 through the air and 98.0 on the ground. Running back Vincent Davis leads Pitt with 263 yards and three touchdowns, and receiver Jordan Addison leads the team with 41 receptions for 484 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, the Panthers are allowing 23.9 points and 297.4 yards, 228.3 passing and 69.1 rushing.
Six games into the season, the Florida State offense is averaging 22.8 points per game and 401.8 yards per game, 204.8 through the air and 197.0 on the ground. QB Jordan Travis leads the team with 389 rushing yards and five touchdowns, and Tamorrion Terry leads all FSU receivers with 21 receptions for 275 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, the Seminoles are allowing 35.0 points and 490.5 yards, 281.8 passing and 208.7 rushing.
Below is my pick for the Pittsburgh Panthers at Florida State Seminoles. All odds are from PointsBet Sportsbook.
Pittsburgh Panthers at Florida State Seminoles (-0.5): O/U 51.5 (-106/-114)
Last time out, Pittsburgh lost their fourth game in a row with a 45-3 home loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The game was 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, but Notre Dame scored the final 35 points to cruise to the win. Backup quarterback Joey Yellen went 10/27 for 101 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions. Pitt was in a difficult situation and were able to muster just 162 total yards of offense and gave the ball away three times.
Prior to the bye, Florida State was not able to build off their huge upset win of North Carolina the prior week, as the Seminoles visited the Louisville Cardinals and fell 48-16. Florida State jumped to a 7-0 lead, but Louisville scored the next 28 points to put this game out of reach before halftime. QB Jordan Travis went 14/32 for 141 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and added 47 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Florida State defense gave up 569 total yards to Louisville.
Series History: Florida State won the last meeting, back in 2013, but Pitt leads the all-time series 5-4.
CFB Picks: Give me Florida State -0.5 on Saturday afternoon.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 24-17