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At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Panthers (2-4) play at the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-3).
The Demon Deacons are slight favorites (-1) in their matchup against the Panthers, with the over/under at 45.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Demon Deacons are -112 and the Panthers are -108.)
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Game Info for Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Stadium: Truist Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | -1 | -108 | -112 | 45.5 | -110 | -110 | -112 | -108 |
Wake Forest Pick Insights
- Wake Forest is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- In games it has played as at least 1-point favorites this season, Wake Forest is 1-2 against the spread.
- Each Wake Forest five games with a set total this season have gone under or pushed the over/under.
Wake Forest Stats & Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Wake Forest ranks 87th in the FBS with 367.8 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 54th in total defense (359 yards allowed per contest).
- Wake Forest is compiling 23.5 points per game on offense (98th in the FBS), and ranks 50th defensively with 23 points allowed per game.
- Wake Forest is compiling 227.2 passing yards per game on offense (76th in the FBS), and ranks 74th on the other side of the ball with 227.7 passing yards allowed per game.
- Wake Forest is compiling 140.7 rushing yards per game on offense (85th in the FBS), and ranks 57th on the other side of the ball with 131.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Defensively, Wake Forest has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 18th-best by surrendering a 31.8% third-down percentage. The team’s offense ranks 81st (38.8% third-down conversion rate).
- Wake Forest owns the 98th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing 10 turnovers (47th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (114th in the FBS).
Wake Forest’s Best Players
- Mitch Griffis has thrown for 1,197 yards (199.5 ypg) to lead Wake Forest, completing 58.6% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes compared to seven interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 79 rushing yards on 71 carries.
- Demond Claiborne has racked up 375 yards on 85 carries while finding the end zone three times.
- Justice Ellison has been handed the ball 56 times this year and racked up 288 yards (48 per game).
- Jahmal Banks’ team-high 374 yards as a receiver have come on 36 receptions (out of 56 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Taylor Morin has caught 26 passes for 334 yards (55.7 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Wesley Grimes has been the target of 31 passes and hauled in 16 receptions for 299 yards, an average of 49.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Jacob Roberts, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has recorded five sacks, six TFL and 36 tackles.
- DaShawn Jones has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 16 tackles and three passes defended.
Pittsburgh Betting Insights
- Pittsburgh has covered the spread twice in six opportunities this season.
- Pittsburgh is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this season.
- Pittsburgh games have hit the over in five out of six opportunities (83.3%).
Pittsburgh Pick Insights
- Pittsburgh ranks 10th-worst in total yards per game (304.8), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 27th in the FBS with 325.3 total yards ceded per contest.
- In terms of points scored Pittsburgh ranks 88th in the FBS (25.8 points per game), and it is 68th on the other side of the ball (25.2 points allowed per contest).
- From an offensive angle, Pittsburgh is putting up 193.8 passing yards per game (106th-ranked). It ranks 34th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (202.7 passing yards given up per game).
- Pittsburgh’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating 111 rushing yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 42nd with 122.7 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Pittsburgh is generating a 34.7% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (105th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 36.2% third-down rate (53rd-ranked) on defense.
- After forcing seven turnovers (96th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (34th in the FBS) this season, Pittsburgh has the 63rd-ranked turnover margin of 0.
Pittsburgh’s Best Players
- Phil Jurkovec leads Pittsburgh with 818 yards on 57-of-112 passing with six touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Rodney Hammond, has carried the ball 57 times for 246 yards (41 per game) with three touchdowns.
- C’Bo Flemister has collected 177 yards (on 45 attempts) with two touchdowns, while also catching five passes for 92 yards and one touchdown.
- Gavin Bartholomew’s 291 receiving yards (48.5 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 14 catches on 18 targets with one touchdown.
- Konata Mumpfield has caught 23 passes and compiled 279 receiving yards (46.5 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Jerrod Means has racked up 217 reciving yards (36.2 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Shayne Simon has three sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 20 tackles.
- Donovan McMillon, Pittsburgh’s leading tackler, has 25 tackles this year.
- A.J. Woods has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 13 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
