The East Carolina Pirates host Tulsa on Saturday, looking to build on their 4-2 ATS mark against the 3-2 Golden Hurricane in NCAA college football betting action at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Tulsa Golden Hurricane opened as 11-point underdogs in this one at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked here at Odds Shark. No total had been posted as of writing time check the live lines pages in the coming days to see where the number opened.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 39-26 win for the Pirates on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have seen them go 3-2 and 2-2-1 ATS so far this season, while the East Carolina Pirates are at 3-3 and 4-2 ATS. In totals betting, the Pirates are 5-1, while the Golden Hurricane are 2-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and East Carolina vs Tulsa injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the East Carolina Pirates at No. 31 and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at No. 83 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the East Carolina Pirates No. 45-ranked offense (32.5 PPG) against a Tulsa Golden Hurricane defense that ranks No. 111 at 35.8 PPG. The East Carolina Pirates passing attack has averaged 293.83 yards per game, more than the Tulsa Golden Hurricane give up through the air (284 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane feature the league's No. 110-rated road run defense, allowing 255 yards per game. East Carolina, meanwhile, ranks No. 60 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for the the Warhawks, they were scorched by Ajalen Holley for 113 receiving yards against the Golden Hurricane in a 34-24 loss at Chapman Stadium.
Tanner Mangum led the way last time out for the Pirates, connecting for 332 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 45-38 loss to the Pirates at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Tulsa home to Memphis, Friday, October 23rd
East Carolina home to Temple, Thursday, October 22nd