West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Prediction 11/15/19

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The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-0) will travel to the Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (2-1). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

West Virginia Mountaineers at Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Robert Morris Colonials 71-57, while the Mountaineers beat the Akron Zips 94-84.

West Virginia dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.508 and a turnover percentage of 15.1. Akron was 0.419 and 17.5, respectively, for those same stats. The Panthers, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.440 vs. 0.103) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.3 vs. 27.8). Trey McGowens led the way for Pittsburgh, putting up 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists. West Virginia, meanwhile, was led by Jermaine Haley, who had 16 points and seven rebounds.

Pittsburgh could have their way on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. Since the 2018-19 season, the Panthers rank 52nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while West Virginia is 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.476). It could also be a sloppy game for the Mountaineers’ offense, which ranks 318th in ball security (turnover percentage of 21.4 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Panthers, which has forced the 49th-most turnovers in the country (21.4 percent).

West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • West Virginia ranks 22nd in rebounds per game (39.5) while Pittsburgh ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
  • The Mountaineers rank 118th in three pointers attempted per game (23.4) while the Panthers rank 239th (20.4).
  • West Virginia ranks 141st in assists per game (13.6) while Pittsburgh ranks 255th (11.8).
  • The Panthers rank 89th in steals per game (6.8) while the Mountaineers rank 273rd in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • West Virginia averages 3.5 blocks per game, which ranks 116th in the NCAA. Pittsburgh ranks 238th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).