Pittsburgh Panthers vs Stanford Cardinal Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Stanford vs Pittsburgh NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Pittsburgh.

Stanford vs Pittsburgh Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinal versus the Panthers? Tip off is at at 6:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 151.5 points, and Pittsburgh is favored by -9.5 vs. Stanford in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.

Stanford vs. Pittsburgh Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Stanford Cardinal at Pittsburgh Panthers
Where: Pittsburgh at Petersen Events Center
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds PITT -9.5, STAN +340 | PITT -454 O/U 151.5

Cardinal Preview: Can the Cardinal Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Stanford Cardinal Recent Game/Games

Stanford dropped to 9-4 on the season following an 85-71 road loss to Clemson on Wednesday. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Cardinal not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Stanford trailed 43-41 at halftime but managed just 30 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The game’s total points of 156 went over the pre-game O/U line of 143.5.

Cardinal Offense Breakdown

Stanford put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 44.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 91.7% of their free throws, going 11-for-12 from the line. The Cardinal also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists.

Chase Hunter led the way with 22 points, hitting 2-of-4 from deep. Oziyah Sellers added 20 points, shooting 7-of-9 overall and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Chauncey Wiggins contributed 17 points, making 4-of-5 threes, while Jaeden Zackery chipped in 16 points and 6 assists, despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts.

Cardinal Team Defense

Stanford's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 85 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 51% of their two-point attempts, going 20/39.

From beyond the arc, Stanford's opponent shot 42%, making 8 of 19 threes. They also sent them to the line 24 times, where they converted 87% of their free throws. Stanford gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Win at Home?

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game/Games

Pittsburgh improved to 11-2 on the season with an 86-74 win over California on Wednesday. The Panthers were -14 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 160, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

Pittsburgh trailed 42-38 at halftime but turned things around in the second half, outscoring Cal 48-32. The Panthers’ defensive adjustments were key in holding the Golden Bears to just 32 points after the break.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Pittsburgh's offense put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 44.4% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 57.7%, and they connected on 76.5% of their free throws, going 26 of 34 from the line.

Jaland Lowe led the way with 27 points and 8 assists, despite shooting just 39.1% overall and 20% from three. Cameron Corhen was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Jeremiah Wilkinson added 24 points, shooting 40% from the field.

Panthers Team Defense

Despite Pittsburgh's defensive efforts, they gave up 74 points, with their opponents shooting 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the Panthers allowed 52% shooting, as their opponents went 18/34 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Pittsburgh's defense couldn't contain their opponents, who hit 8/18 threes for 44%. The Panthers also sent them to the line 34 times, where they made 26 free throws, shooting 76%. Pittsburgh allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.

Cardinal vs Panthers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Stanford has averaged 76 points per game while allowing 78 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Cardinal have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.