Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Pitt

Louisville (11-5, 4-1 ACC) is set to face Pitt (12-3, 3-1 ACC) on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 12:00 p.m. EST at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Here's how the Cardinals stack up against the Panthers:

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Predictions

- ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN's Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 27.1 percent chance to win against Pitt. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 10.9 (50th overall), whereas the Panthers have a BPI rating of 13.5 (34th overall).

- KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 32 percent chance to take down the Panthers, with a projected final score of 78-73 in favor of Pitt. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +17.44 (37th overall), whereas Pitt has an adjusted efficiency margin of +20.63 (27th overall).

- Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 36 percent chance to take down the Panthers, with a projected final score of 76-73 in favor of Pitt. Louisville has a "Barthag" of .8825 (33rd overall), whereas Pitt has a "Barthag" of .8822 (34th overall).

- Personal Prediction: Pitt 73, Louisville 72.

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