Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh picks, predictions: Who wins Week 2 college football game Saturday?
The Tennessee Volunteers face the Pittsburgh Panthers in a Week 2 college football game on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ABC.
Tennessee is a 6.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
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Betsperts: Take Pittsburgh with the points vs. Tennessee
The site predicts that Pittsburgh will win the game against Tennessee and is taking the over.
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Sports Chat Place: Take the over in Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh game
Chris Ruffolo writes: "I love the over here. I get that these are two teams that are expected to do some big things in their respective conferences this year, but these are two explosive offenses as well and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a game here where both teams get into the mid- to high-30s, kind of what we saw in Pittsburgh’s opener against West Virginia. Get your popcorn ready, this one’s going to be fun. Give me the over here."
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Sports Betting Dime: Go with the over in Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh game
Chris Amberley writes: "The way Hooker is performing lately, it’s hard to envision Tennessee suffering a letdown offensively. He’s accounted for at least three touchdowns in eight of his past 12 contests, while the Vols’ ground attack put up 218 yards in Week 1 after averaging the 11th most rushing yards in the nation last season. At this point, an over/under of 65.5 is just too low for this matchup. Tennessee saw 10 of its 13 games in 2021 eclipse the total, while eight of their past 10 contests have hit at least 65 points. This one should as well."
Pac-12 football Week 2 picks, predictions:
Picks and Parlays: Pittsburgh 38, Tennessee 34
It writes: "The Pittsburgh Panthers show value as a home underdog this week. The Panthers beat up on the Volunteers last season and the outcome should be similar again in this meeting. Tennessee rolled over a weaker opponent last week."
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Odds Checker: Take the under in Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh game
Jason Radowitz writes: "The Vols might not have the best running game. It was hard to tell after the game against Ball State. The run blocking didn't help the cause either. Jaylen Wright led the team with 13 attempts and 88 yards to go along with a touchdown. That's 6.8 yards per carry, but as a team, the Vols added just 4.3 yards per carry. If anything, Pittsburgh's rushing defense was the best portion of their defense in their last game. The coverage for the Panthers also did their job. Although Pittsburgh allowed over 400 yards against West Virginia, I'm not losing hope in that defense. The total for this game is sitting at 65. To me, that's too high. Pittsburgh lacks a capable offensive line, while Pittsburgh figures to have a good rushing defense and a secondary that could make plays. I'll take the under."
ESPN: Tennessee has a 54.1% chance to win the game
The site gives Pittsburgh a 45.9% chance to pick up the victory in Saturday's college football game.
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