Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech 11/23/19 - College Football Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Panthers are set to visit Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia for an ACC clash against the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Pittsburgh Panthers come into this matchup with a 7-3 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, 34-27 in OT. Junior QB Kenny Pickett had an all-around productive game for Pittsburgh as he threw for 359 yards and a TD while also contributing 53 rushing yards and 2 TDs. Sophomore WR Shockey Jacques-Louis was the top target for Pickett and the Panthers as he hauled in 4 catches for 104 yards and a TD.
The Pittsburgh Panthers struggled on the defensive side of the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels as they allowed them to score 27 points and rack up a total of 458 yards of offense. Sophomore LB Cam Bright led the way for the Pittsburgh defense with 9 tackles and 1 TFL. The Panthers were able to get into the North Carolina backfield a handful of times as senior LB Saleem Brightwell contributed 2.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks while sophomore DL Deslin Alexandre pitched in 2 TFL and 1 sack.
The Virginia Tech Hokies come into this matchup with a 7-3 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 45-0. Sophomore QB Hendon Hooker had an efficient game through the air as he connected on 9 of his 13 pass attempts for 159 yards and a TD, and he also added 2 rushing TDs. Sophomore TE James Mitchell was the top target for Hooker and the Hokies as he hauled in 4 catches for 90 yards and a TD.
The Virginia Tech Hokies were good on the defensive side of the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets as they held them scoreless and to a total of 134 yards of offense. Sophomore DB Chamarri Conner led the way for the Virginia Tech defense with 7 tackles and 2 TFL. The Hokies were able to get into the Georgia Tech backfield a handful of times as freshman LB Alan Tisdale pitched in 2 TFL and 2 sacks while junior DL Dashawn Crawford contributed 1.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.
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The Pittsburgh Panthers have dominated the number against the Virginia Tech Hokies as of recent as they have covered the spread in 13 of their last 16 meetings. These two teams have been the best in the Coastal Division, and this game will essentially lock up an appearance in the ACC Championship, but the Pittsburgh defense has been one of the top in college football. Pittsburgh has arguably the best defensive line in the country as Jaylen Twyman, Patrick Jones II, Kylan Johnson, and Deslin Alexandre have combined for 28.5 sacks this season. The Pittsburgh offense has been stagnant at times this season, but their defense should keep this game close on the road. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Panthers win and cover ATS 24-21.
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