East Carolina Pirates vs Old Dominion Monarchs Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: East Carolina Pirates vs Old Dominion Monarchs

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Monarchs (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The East Carolina Pirates (1-0) are traveling to S.B. Ballard Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (0-1). Old Dominion is 2.5-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 53.5.

The East Carolina Pirates head into this game 1-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Pirates took the field against the Norfolk State Spartans and walked away with a win by a score of 42-3. Against the run, the Pirates conceded 43 yards on 45 attempts, which averages out to 1.0 yards per run allowed. East Carolina allowed 8 pass completions on 19 attempts for a total of 71 yards, and a completion percentage of 42.1%. Overall, they ran 74 plays which gave them 506 yards. The East Carolina Pirates ended up running the ball 35 different times and had 148 yds, which earned them an average of 4.2 yds per attempt.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the East Carolina Pirates hold an average of 42.0 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 148.0 yards via the ground game which ranks them 79th in D-1. The Pirates have tallied 506 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, East Carolina has totaled 4 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. East Carolina has accumulated 31 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 7 infractions for 48 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 times.

When it comes to passing yards, the Pirates have given up 71 yards which ranks them 5th in the nation. They have yielded 71.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 42.1%. During this campaign, they have allowed 114.0 yards per game which puts them 3rd in D-1. They have given up no TD's via the pass and no TD's pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 1.0 yards per rush and 43.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 43 yards via the running game in 1 contest. The Pirates rank 17th in D-1 in terms of team defense, conceding 3.0 points per game.

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The Monarchs head into this matchup 0-1 this season. In their last game, the Monarchs went home defeated by a final of 23-19 when they faced the South Carolina Gamecocks. Old Dominion conceded 56 rush attempts for 174 yds (3.1 yards per carry). The Monarchs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 43.5%, surrendering 114 yards on 10 out of 23 passing. The Monarchs finished the game with 305 yards and they ran 72 plays (4.2 yds per play). Old Dominion ran the ball for 3.2 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 108 yds on 34 carries.

The Old Dominion Monarchs have an average of 305.0 yards per contest, ranking them 102nd in the nation. The Old Dominion offense has compiled 33 yards of penalties on 5 infractions, which ranks 84th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They maintain an average of 108.0 run yards per game. They have thrown 2 picks while losing 2 fumbles and they have recorded 17 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Monarchs rank 105th in D-1 with 19.0 PPG. For the year thus far, the Monarchs have racked up 197 passing yards, which has them ranked 86th in the country.

Old Dominion has yielded a total of 174 yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have surrendered no touchdownss through the air in addition to 114.0 yards per outing, ranking them 26th in Division 1. They have tallied 1 fumble and no interceptions for the year. The Monarchs defense has participated in 79 plays, which has them ranked 116th in Division 1. The Monarchs are allowing 23.0 points per contest, ranking them 84th in college football. This season, they have given up 23 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Pirates -2.5

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