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On Saturday at 2:00 PM ET, the East Carolina Pirates (2-9) will host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-8).
The Golden Hurricane are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Pirates (with an over/under of 44.5 points).
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Game Info for East Carolina vs. Tulsa
- Game Day: Saturday, November 25, 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 | -3 | -111 | -109 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 | -156 | +131 |
East Carolina Pick Insights
- So far this season, East Carolina has posted a 5-6-0 record against the spread.
- East Carolina has a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- East Carolina games have hit the over on three of 11 occasions (27.3%).
East Carolina Stats & Insights
- East Carolina ranks third-worst in total offense (263.5 yards per game), but has played slightly better on defense, ranking 31st with 330.5 yards allowed per game.
- While East Carolina’s defense ranks 41st with 21.8 points allowed per game, the Pirates have been slightly less successful on offense, ranking third-worst (16.5 points per game).
- East Carolina ranks 12th-worst in passing offense (162.1 passing yards per game), but thas been a little better on defense, ranking 45th with 212.1 passing yards allowed per contest.
- East Carolina ranks 14th-worst in rushing offense (101.4 rushing yards per game), but has been better on defense, ranking 30th with 118.5 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While East Carolina’s third-down defense ranks 73rd with a 39.4% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 10th-worst with a 30.7% third-down conversion rate.
- With 15 forced turnovers (60th in the FBS) against 16 turnovers committed (75th in the FBS), East Carolina (-1) owns the 73rd-ranked turnover margin in college football.
East Carolina’s Best Players
- Alex Flinn has 1,374 yards passing for East Carolina, completing 54% of his passes and collecting four touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 127 rushing yards (11.5 ypg) on 86 carries.
- Rahjai Harris has carried the ball 108 times for a team-high 340 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times as a runner.
- Mason Garcia has been handed the ball 50 times this year and racked up 227 yards (20.6 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Chase Sowell has hauled in 42 catches for 514 yards (46.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Jaylen Johnson has caught 42 passes for 447 yards (40.6 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Jsi Hatfield has been the target of 55 passes and hauled in 25 catches for 296 yards, an average of 26.9 yards per contest.
- Chad Stephens has racked up 3.5 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up eight TFL and 35 tackles.
- Julius Wood has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 75 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions so far.
Tulsa Betting Insights
- Tulsa has a 4-6-1 record against the spread this season.
- Tulsa has a 3-2-1 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 3 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in four of Tulsa’s 11 games with a set total.
Tulsa Pick Insights
- Tulsa ranks 71st in total yards per game (380.1), but it has been less productive on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 447.9 total yards allowed per contest.
- Tulsa ranks 95th in points per game (22.9), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 12th-worst in the FBS with 34.5 points ceded per contest.
- Tulsa ranks 99th in passing yards per game (196.3), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking fifth-worst in the FBS with 288.5 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Tulsa is putting up 183.8 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (31st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 159.4 rushing yards per game (84th-ranked) on defense.
- Tulsa is generating a 44.4% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (31st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 40.7% third-down rate (88th-ranked) on defense.
- Tulsa has not done well in terms of turnovers, as the team’s turnover margin of -7 is 12th-worst in the FBS.
Tulsa’s Best Players
- Cardell Williams has compiled 1,149 yards on 59.8% passing while recording 10 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season. He’s also run for 200 yards with five scores.
- Anthony Watkins is his team’s leading rusher with 179 carries for 783 yards, or 71.2 per game. He’s found paydirt four times on the ground, as well.
- Bill Jackson has compiled 398 yards on 82 carries.
- Kamdyn Benjamin has totaled 41 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 584 (53.1 yards per game). He’s been targeted 67 times and has five touchdowns.
- Devan Williams has put up a 399-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 29 passes on 51 targets.
- Carl Chester’s 17 catches (on 34 targets) have netted him 347 yards (31.5 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Ben Kopenski has 8.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has nine TFL and 48 tackles.
- Kendarin Ray, Tulsa’s top tackler, has 111 tackles, three TFL, and one interception this year.
- Jaise Oliver has a team-leading three interceptions to go along with 40 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
