Pittsburgh (1-0) vs Murray State (1-0)
November 8, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Pittsburgh -11.5 / Murray State +11.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
In this article, we will formulate a Murray State vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 8th at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Murray State Racers Betting Preview
The Murray State Racers are 1-0 this year after they defeated Bethel (TN) by a score of 113-37 in their first game. Murray State led 54-19 at halftime and they added 59 more points in the second half in the blowout victory. The Racers shot 61.5% from the field, 56% on three-pointers, and 70.4% on free throws. Murray State made 14 three-pointers and 19 free throws, recorded 25 assists, and won the rebounding battle by 15 while forcing 31 turnovers in the win. Kylen Milton led Murray State with 19 points and four turnovers, while JaCobi Wood added 17 points and three assists in the game.
Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Panthers are 1-0 this season after they defeated Radford by a score of 96-56 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 45-27 at halftime and they scored 51 points in the second half for the 30-point win. The Panthers shot 55.4% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Pittsburgh made 8 three-pointers and 16 free throws, recorded 18 assists, and won the rebounding battle by eight, while also forcing 14 turnovers in the win. Jaland Lowe led Pittsburgh with 21 points and six assists, while Ishmael Leggett added 19 points and 12 rebounds in the game. Pittsburgh will play against Gardner-Webb following this game.
Why Pittsburgh will cover
- Pittsburgh has won each of its last seven night games at Petersen Events Center.
- Murray State has lost each of its last four road games.
- Murray State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why Murray State will cover
- Murray State has won 24 of its last 32 night games against non-conference opponents.
Murray State vs Pittsburgh Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup after picking up a 40-point win over Radford in their first game and they will be at home for this contest. Murray State beat up on a non-D-1 opponent in their first game of the season, but playing a team you can beat by 76 points isn’t going to help you. I was impressed with Pittsburgh’s opening game, as beating a D-1 team by 40 points is always impressive. The Panthers shot the ball very well and played great defense, and I expect more of the same here. Take Pittsburgh at home.