Pittsburgh Panthers vs Binghamton Bearcats Picks and Predictions December 17th 2025

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Pitt returns home looking to stop a three-game slide and stabilize after another uneven performance. The Panthers sit at 5-6 and struggled to sustain momentum in a 79-61 loss to Villanova, where extended scoring runs again proved costly. You can follow updated pricing and market movement on the NCAA basketball odds page as tipoff approaches.

Jeff Capel continues searching for consistency on both ends. Pitt has shown flashes but hasn’t been able to string together clean defensive stretches. Cameron Corhen anchors the frontcourt, while Brandin Cummings and Barry Dunning Jr. provide scoring support on the perimeter.

Binghamton enters at 3-8 after giving up an early second-half run in an 84-67 loss at Central Connecticut. The Bearcats have struggled to defend for full possessions, allowing nearly 74 points per game. Levell Sanders pointed to defensive breakdowns as the main issue, something that has shown up repeatedly during road stretches.

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Line Movement and Odds

Pitt opens as a solid home favorite based on talent and matchup profile. Totals lean moderate due to Pitt’s scoring inconsistency and Binghamton’s preference for half-court possessions. Public bettors lean toward Pitt, but large spreads invite underdog consideration.

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Matchup Breakdown

Pitt’s advantage is physicality. Corhen gives the Panthers a reliable interior scorer and rebounder, and Damarco Minor adds versatility when attacking downhill. The challenge is avoiding the extended scoring droughts that have flipped games quickly.

Binghamton’s offense runs through Demetrius Lilley, who averages a double-double. Zyier Beverly and Jeremiah Quigley provide secondary scoring, but efficiency drops sharply when forced into late-clock shots. If the Bearcats stay competitive, it likely comes from controlling the glass and slowing tempo.

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Injuries and Conditions

Pitt

No new injuries reported.
Full details: Pitt team page

Binghamton

No new injuries reported.
Full details: Binghamton team page

Indoor matchup, no weather factors.

Best Bets and Prediction

Pitt’s need for a clean performance aligns well with this matchup. Binghamton struggles defensively, and the Panthers should be able to establish control early if they stay locked in.

Projected Score: Pitt 75, Binghamton 62
Best Bet: Pitt ATS
Secondary Lean: Under, tied to Binghamton’s offensive ceiling

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