Central Florida looks to cover the Knights-Pirates point spread this week and improve its overall 0-10 mark when they host East Carolina in Week 12 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $East Carolina Pirates listed as -17-point favorites earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 33-11 result in favor of the Pirates. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
East Carolina Pirates vs Central Florida Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Central Florida battles the East Carolina Pirates, currently with a 4-6 mark (4-6 ATS). The over under records, important for totals betting, are 5-4-1 for the Knights and 5-5 for the East Carolina Pirates. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Central Florida vs East Carolina injuries news.
The game pits the Central Florida Knights, currently No. 121 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the East Carolina Pirates, who rate No. 64 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Central Florida's No. 125-ranked offense, averaging 15.7 PPG, against a East Carolina defense that ranks No. 81 this week at 28.6 PPG. The Central Florida aerial game is averaging 200.3 yards per game, less than the East Carolina Pirates secondary allows through the air, 231.6 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the East Carolina Pirates own the league's No. 84-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 202 yards per game when on the road. Central Florida, on the other hand, rates No. 125 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pirates suffered a Week 10 loss against South Florida in their last game, falling 22-17 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Ramadi Warren went over the 100-yard mark (168) in his team's latest effort, but Tulsa still defeated Central Florida by a score of 45-30.
Next Betting Matchups
East Carolina home to Cincinnati, Saturday, November 28th
Central Florida home to South Florida, Thursday, November 26th