Central Florida Knights Hosting the East Carolina Pirates Week 12 Odds and Betting Pick

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.