Prediction, Game Preview, and Odds for Pitt vs. North Carolina

It is been a pleasant surprise to see Pitt this season. It fought hard to beat Cincinnati and West Virginia, both Big 12 teams. Now it is straight into ACC games.

They have four home games in the next five games, which is a very good stretch. The Panthers could go on a run.

North Carolina’s defence broke down against James Madison and again in the tough 21-20 loss at Duke. We need to stop the slide right now, or we might lose any chance of being in the running for the ACC title.

Pitt vs North Carolina Preview

Pitt vs North Carolina How to Watch
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
Venue: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
How to Watch: ESPN2
North Carolina (3-2), Pitt (4-0)

Why Pitt Will Win

The defence needs to be rested and ready to work, because it has a lot to do.

The defence for North Carolina is no longer there.

It looked great in the first game against Minnesota, but it stopped working in the win over Charlotte and has been broken for two weeks now.

Pitt’s passing offence has thrown for 300 yards in all four games so far. They practiced against Youngstown State two weeks ago and then had a break, so everyone should be ready to go.

North Carolina is having trouble on defence, both in key situations and overall. They are also making mistakes with penalties, and their passing game has not been steady enough. If Pitt’s offence gets going early, it will be a problem for everyone.

Why North Carolina Will Win

Duke was in trouble, and it could not close.

The defence is having a tough time, but the game against James Madison seems to be an exception. Despite all the problems, stopping the offence on third down has not been a problem.

The Tar Heels’ pass rush is not terrible, and their running game is strong. Pitt will also have some bad plays. The pass protection is a bad thing, even though the offence has been good. It is important to hold serve in a game like this that should be fast-paced.