Pittsburgh vs. Wofford: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – September 2, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 2, 2023

The Pittsburgh Panthers (0-0) host the FCS Wofford Terriers on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium. The Panthers are heavily favored, by 38 points. The over/under is 52 in the outing.

Pittsburgh vs. Wofford Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Pittsburgh -38 -110 -110 52 -108 -112

Computer Pick

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Team Stat Comparison (2022)

Pittsburgh Wofford
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 31.3 (46) 7.0 (66)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 24.3 (52) 27.0 (8)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 19 (91) 0 (1)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 18 (47) 0 (65)

Pittsburgh vs. Wofford Betting Insights (2022)

Pittsburgh Stats and Trends

  • Pittsburgh covered six times in 13 matchups with a spread last season.
  • Pittsburgh and its opponent combined to hit the over in eight of 13 contests last season.
  • In eight of 13 games last season, the Panthers and their opponents scored more than 52 points.
  • The average point total in Pittsburgh’s matchups last season was 51.2, 0.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.

Wofford Stats and Trends (2022)

  • The Terriers won their only game last season when playing as at least 38-point underdogs.
  • The average over/under for Wofford’s contests last year was 45.0, 7.0 fewer points than this game’s total.

Pittsburgh Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

  • Kedon Slovis racked up 2,391 passing yards (217.4 per game) with a 58.4% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 10 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
  • Israel Abanikanda rushed for 1,431 yards on 239 attempts (130.1 yards per game) and scored 20 touchdowns a season ago.
  • Rodney Hammond Jr. amassed 455 rushing yards on 109 carries, with five touchdowns on the ground, last year.
  • Last season Jared Wayne reeled in 60 passes for 1,062 yards (88.5 per game) with five touchdowns.
  • Konata Mumpfield also added 58 catches for 553 yards and one touchdown.
  • Jerrod Means caught 27 passes on zero targets for 401 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 40.1 yards per game.
  • Last season, Calijah Kancey totaled seven sacks, 13 TFL and 26 tackles.
  • SirVocea Dennis’ 2022 campaign saw him total 86 tackles, nine TFL, five sacks, and one interception.
  • M.J. Devonshine picked off three passes and tacked on 31 tackles and eight passes defended last season.

Wofford Players to Watch (2022 Stats)

  • Nathan Walker took 12 attempts for 27 rushing yards a season ago (27.0 per game) and scored one touchdown.
  • David Legette totaled 7 rushing yards on four carries last year.
  • Last year Landon Parker reeled in five passes for 98 yards (98.0 per game).
  • Jordan Davis also tacked on three grabs for 28 yards. He was targeted zero times, and put up 28.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Rickie Shaw II caught three passes on zero targets for 18 yards, averaging 18.0 receiving yards per game.
  • Parker showed out with an impressive stat line of zero sacks, 31 tackles and eight passes defended.
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