East Carolina Pirates vs Charlotte 49ers Prediction, 10/5/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: East Carolina Pirates vs Charlotte 49ers

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: 49ers (+9.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Charlotte 49ers (2-3) will go up against the East Carolina Pirates (3-2) at Jerry Richardson Stadium on Saturday, October 5, 2024. East Carolina opens as 9.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 46.5.

The East Carolina Pirates head into this game 3-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Pirates went up against the UTSA Roadrunners and walked away with a win by a score of 30-20. The East Carolina Pirates ran the ball a total of 36 different times and compiled 47 yards, which came out to an average of 1.3 yards per tote. Overall, they tallied 71 plays which gave them a total of 341 yards. East Carolina conceded 25 completions on 51 attempts for a total of 286 yds, and a completion rate of 49.0%. When it came to stopping the run, the Pirates conceded 170 yds on 38 attempts, which is 4.5 yards per rush surrendered.

The Pirates have earned 1,968 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, East Carolina has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 16 different times. East Carolina has amassed 112 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 33 infractions for 236 yards. As a team they're holding an average of 120.6 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 108th in the nation. Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the East Carolina Pirates have an average of 27.0 PPG.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Pirates are giving up 1,196 yds which puts them in 114th in the country. They are conceding 239.2 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 56.8%. Overall, they are allowing 355.2 yards/game which has them ranked 74th in D-1. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 3 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 116.0 rushing yards per game on the season. In total, they have allowed 580 yards via the running game in 5 games. The Pirates sit in 36th in college football in terms of their opponents scoring, conceding 18.6 points per game.

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The 49ers head into this game 2-3 for this season. In their last game, the 49ers walked away with a victory by a final of 21-20 against the Rice Owls. Charlotte ended up running for 2.3 yards per tote, totaling 67 yds on 29 carries. The 49ers finished the game with a total of 304 yds and they ran 65 plays (4.7 yards per play). The 49ers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 55.0%, surrendering 254 yards on 22 out of 40 through the air. Charlotte conceded 31 rushing attempts for 209 yds (6.7 yards per rush).

The Charlotte 49ers have an average of 318.2 yards per game, which has them sitting 115th in the nation. The Charlotte offense has accrued 298 yds of penalties on 36 infractions, which is 28th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 79.4 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 397 yards overall. They have thrown 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 4 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 79 1st downs. When discussing the points being put on the board, the 49ers currently rank 121st in the nation scoring 17.8 points per contest. Over the course of the season thus far, the 49ers have compiled 1,194 passing yards as well as holding an average of 238.8 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 60th in D-1.

Charlotte has conceded a total of 944 rushing yards (188.8 yards/game) as well as 12 touchdowns on the ground for the year. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 264.4 yards per game, ranking them 114th in the country. They have totaled 1 fumble recovery and 5 interceptions over the course of the season. The 49ers defense has been on the field for 336 plays, which ranks 112th in the nation. The 49ers are giving up 33.2 PPG, which has them ranked 118th in the nation. This year, they have conceded 166 pts.

Who will win tonight's Pirates/49ers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Pirates -9.0

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