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The Charlotte 49ers (1-5) play on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium versus the East Carolina Pirates (1-5).
The Pirates are the favorites (-6.5) in their matchup against the 49ers, with the over/under being 40 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Pirates are -255 and the 49ers are +205.)
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Game Info for East Carolina vs. Charlotte
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Greenville, North Carolina
- Stadium: Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | -6.5 | -109 | -111 | 40 | -109 | -111 | -255 | +205 |
East Carolina Pick Insights
- East Carolina is 2-4-0 against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, East Carolina is 1-0 against the spread.
- Two of East Carolina’s six games with a set total have hit the over (33.3%).
East Carolina Stats & Insights
- East Carolina has been a bottom-25 offense this year, ranking seventh-worst with 298.5 yards per game. The defensive unit is ranked 31st in the FBS (329.5 yards allowed per game).
- East Carolina has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 14th-worst with 19.2 points per game. The defense ranks 75th in the FBS (26.5 points allowed per game).
- While East Carolina’s pass defense ranks 64th with 221.3 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking 18th-worst (173.2 passing yards per game).
- East Carolina ranks 102nd in rushing yards this year (125.3 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 108.2 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While East Carolina’s third-down defense ranks 91st with a 41.2% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 23rd-worst with a 33% third-down conversion rate.
- With nine forced turnovers (62nd in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (74th in the FBS), East Carolina’s -1-1 turnover margin ranks 76th in college football.
East Carolina’s Best Players
- Alex Flinn has recorded 649 yards (108.2 ypg) on 61-of-125 passing with one touchdown compared to six interceptions this season.
- Rahjai Harris has racked up 250 yards on 72 carries while finding the end zone four times as a runner.
- This season, Mason Garcia has carried the ball 45 times for 215 yards (35.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Chase Sowell’s 268 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 36 times and has collected 22 receptions.
- Jaylen Johnson has hauled in 22 receptions totaling 213 yards so far this campaign.
- Jsi Hatfield has racked up 15 receptions for 207 yards, an average of 34.5 yards per game.
- Jeremy Lewis leads the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 19 tackles.
- Julius Wood, East Carolina’s leading tackler, has 36 tackles and two TFL this year.
- Antoine Jackson leads the team with one interception, while also recording 12 tackles and one pass defended.
Charlotte Betting Insights
- Charlotte’s ATS record is 3-2-0 this year.
- Charlotte has a 3-0 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 6.5 points or more.
- Charlotte hase hit the over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Charlotte Pick Insights
- Charlotte has been sputtering offensively, ranking ninth-worst with 303.5 total yards per game. It has been more effective on defense, surrendering 381.5 total yards per contest (78th-ranked).
- Charlotte has been struggling offensively, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 15.3 points per game. It has been better on defense, surrendering 25.3 points per contest (69th-ranked).
- Charlotte ranks 17th-worst in passing yards per game (170.2), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 51st in the FBS with 216.3 passing yards allowed per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, Charlotte is compiling 133.3 rushing yards per game (95th-ranked). It ranks 102nd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (165.2 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- Charlotte ranks worst in third-down conversion percentage (23.5%), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 77th in the FBS with a 39.5% third-down rate allowed.
- Charlotte has forced six turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, leading to a -4 turnover margin that is 22nd-worst in the FBS.
Charlotte’s Best Players
- Trexler Ivey has compiled 601 yards (100.2 yards per game) while completing 57% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Jalon Jones has carried the ball 64 times for 319 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Terron Kellman has totaled 184 yards on 38 carries.
- Jack Hestera has collected 23 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 286 (47.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 36 times and has two touchdowns.
- Jairus Mack has recorded 190 receiving yards (31.7 yards per game) and one touchdown on nine receptions.
- Colin Weber has racked up 148 reciving yards (24.7 ypg) this season.
- Eyabi Anoma has four sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 28 tackles.
- Nikhai Hill-Green, Charlotte’s top tackler, has 39 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Kameron Howard leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 10 tackles and two passes defended.
