NCAA Football Handicapping: Pittsburgh vs Louisville

The fans at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Louisville Cardinals when they take their seats on Friday. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Pittsburgh was overwhelmed by North Carolina State in the second half, losing 38-31 in Week 4 at Carter-Finley Stadium. NC State covered as a 2-point home underdog while the final score played over the 47.5-point total. Louisville was handed a 30-14 defeat by Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Week 4. Utah covered as a 14-point home favorite while the final score played under the 52.5-point total. Current streak: Louisville has lost 2 straight games.. Team records: Pittsburgh: 3-1 SU, 2-1 ATS Louisville: 1-2 SU, 1-1 ATS Pittsburgh most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 Louisville most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing within the conference are 2-8 A few trends to consider: Pittsburgh is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games on the road Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road Pittsburgh is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road Louisville is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home Louisville is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Next up: Pittsburgh home to Connecticut, Saturday, October 10 Louisville home to Southern Miss, Saturday, October 10