{"id":2818,"date":"2022-12-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/pitt-panthers-vs-north-carolina-game-times-odds-3-stories\/"},"modified":"2022-12-30T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T12:00:00","slug":"pitt-panthers-vs-north-carolina-game-times-odds-3-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/pitt-panthers-vs-north-carolina-game-times-odds-3-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitt Panthers vs North Carolina: Game Times, Odds &#038; 3 Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><!-- tml-version=\"2\" --><\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh &#8211; The Pitt Panthers are starting the new year a day early. They host North Carolina \u2014 a perennial powerhouse that has fallen slightly from its typically strong position as America&#8217;s preseason No. 1 team. <\/p>\n<p>The Panthers have recently won 3 of their 4 games against the Tar Heels and are increasing that number. These two teams have faced each other on equal footing for the first time in a long time and could start a brutal turn of events. Next, he won three of his four contests against teams currently in the top 25 with his right foot. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p><strong>Tip-off time: <\/strong>12:00 pm<br \/><strong>venue: <\/strong>Petersen Event Center<br \/><strong>broadcast: <\/strong>ACC Network and 93.7 The Fan<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"betting-lines\">betting line<\/h3>\n<p>According to Action Network, North Carolina can score anywhere from a 5-5.5 point favorite, with two total point lines for the ACC&#8217;s top four offenses set at 149.5. The book expects a lot of points. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p>Both teams will enter as 9v4 squads, with 4 of the final 5 being the winners. Pitt is still undefeated in conference play. It&#8217;s a scratch. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"three-storylines-to-watch\">3 stories to watch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pit aiming for a hot start in ACC Play<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They became the first Panthers team to start 2-0 in ACC play since 2015-16 when Pitt scored an away victory over Syracuse before breaking into the Christmas break. That year, the Panthers finished in the top 25 thanks to his 14-1 start overall and his 3-0 opening to the ACC season. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>By defeating the Tar Heels, these Panthers can match that mark set by the last pit team finishing the season with a winning record and earning an NCAA Tournament bid. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Baco Federico I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fede Federico has been a capable starter for Pitt as he waits for former All-ACC forward John Hagley to return to form. He rebounds, blocks 2, and has a 66.7% field goal percentage. However, those three games were against Sacred Heart, <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p>It&#8217;s safe to assume that the Panthers are willing to double-team the North Carolina shooter who produced the 310th best 3-point field goal percentage in the nation, but there&#8217;s not much they can do. Federico will also have to use his quickness and athleticism against his players, as he weighs 15 pounds and has three years&#8217; worth of creative post. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<section class=\"m-in-content-recommendation m-detail--in-content-recommendation h-isolated-styles mm-component-stack--is-body-item\">\n<p><span>scroll to continue<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><strong>D&#8217;Marco Dunn Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned earlier, North Carolina is a pretty poor 3-point shooting team, 30.7% of the season and the 53rd worst in college basketball. It wasn&#8217;t much of an issue for the Tar Heels this season.  KenPom&#8217;s adjusted offensive efficiency rankings still hold him eleventh, largely thanks to his speed, execution in transition and his dominance on the inside, led by Baccott and Pete Nonce. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p>The return of sophomore guard D&#8217;Marco Dunn, who has been dealing with a hand injury and missed the last game, could be a big lift in that division for North Carolina. He is second on the team in percentage and one of only two tar heels to shoot over 33.3% from 3-point distance. He hasn&#8217;t attempted many triples, but that has more to do with opportunity than with his ability. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p>Bookmark Inside the Panthers for the latest news, exclusive interviews, hiring coverage and more.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p>Pitt DE Habakkuk Baldonado Injured days<\/p>\n<p>Pitt F John Hugley&#8217;s UNC Gaming status still in question<\/p>\n<p>Pit gives UNC games a bad track record against ranked opponents<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-7\"\/>\n<p>Jeff Capel on Dior Johnson&#8217;s return to pit basketball<\/p>\n<p>Pitt G. Dior Johnson returns to practice, will redshirt<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p>Position breakdown of pit recruitment class: running back<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/__i\/rss\/rd\/articles\/CBMicGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNpLmNvbS9jb2xsZWdlL3BpdHRzYnVyZ2gvYmFza2V0YmFsbC9waXR0LXBhbnRoZXJzLXZzLW5vcnRoLWNhcm9saW5hLWdhbWUtdGltZS1vZGRzLXRocmVlLXN0b3J5bGluZXPSAXVodHRwczovL3d3dy5zaS5jb20vY29sbGVnZS9waXR0c2J1cmdoLy5hbXAvYmFza2V0YmFsbC9waXR0LXBhbnRoZXJzLXZzLW5vcnRoLWNhcm9saW5hLWdhbWUtdGltZS1vZGRzLXRocmVlLXN0b3J5bGluZXM?oc=5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Pittsburgh &#8211; The Pitt Panthers are starting the new year a day early. They host North Carolina \u2014 a perennial powerhouse that has fallen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-basketball","two-columns"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/usatsi_15485683_168388034_lowres.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2818\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}