East Carolina Pirates vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane Prediction, 11/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: East Carolina Pirates vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Location: Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Hurricane (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 61

The East Carolina Pirates (5-4) are traveling to Chapman Stadium on Thursday, November 14, 2024 where they will compete against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-6). Tulsa opens this game as 14.0-point underdogs. The over/under is 61.

The East Carolina Pirates come into this matchup with a record of 5-4 for this season. In their last game, the Pirates played the Florida Atlantic Owls and walked away with a win by a score of 49-14. When it came to stopping the run, the Pirates conceded 137 yds on 32 tries, which is an average of 4.3 yards per run allowed. East Carolina relinquished 25 completions on 43 tries for 262 yds, and a completion percentage of 58.1%. For the game, they had 56 plays which converted into 581 yds. The East Carolina Pirates ran the ball 34 times and recorded 238 yds, which had them averaging 7.0 yards per attempt.

The Pirates have earned 3,755 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, East Carolina has earned 21 passing touchdowns and 13 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 21 different times. East Carolina has tallied 192 1st downs, and they have committed 65 infractions for 496 yards. As a unit they have an average of 144.6 yards on the ground which is 84th in the country. When talking about getting in the endzone, the East Carolina Pirates are sitting at 32.4 points per outing.

Regarding yards through the air, the Pirates have allowed 2,105 yards which has them sitting in 83rd in the country. They are allowing 233.9 yards per outing through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 57.5%. In total, they have yielded 393.2 yards/game putting them at 95th in D-1. They have yielded 14 touchdowns through the air as well as 16 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up 3.7 yards per tote and 159.3 yards on the ground per game for the year. During the season, they have conceded 1,434 yards on the ground through 9 games. The Pirates are ranked 86th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 26.8 PPG.

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The Golden Hurricane head into this matchup 3-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Hurricane took a defeat with a final score of 59-21 against the UAB Blazers. The Golden Hurricane finished with 423 yards on 90 plays (4.7 yds per play). Tulsa ran for 3.8 yds per carry, finishing the game with 187 yds on 49 carries. Tulsa gave up 23 attempts on the ground for 113 yds (4.9 yards per carry). The Golden Hurricane secondary conceded a completion percentage of 73.0%, relinquishing 424 yards on 27 for 37 through the air.

When discussing their ability to score points, the Golden Hurricane are 95th in D-1 maintaining an average of 24.8 points per game. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane average 383.1 yards per game, ranking them 76th in the nation. The Tulsa offense has racked up 481 penalty yards on 55 violations, which has them sitting 70th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 6 interceptions while conceding 6 fumbles and they have recorded 189 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Golden Hurricane have compiled 2,028 passing yards as well as holding an average of 225.3 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 73rd in the nation. They hold an average of 157.8 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 1,420 yards for this season.

Tulsa has conceded a total of 1,268 yards rushing (140.9 yards/game) and 15 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have conceded 28 touchdowns through the air in addition to 308.6 yards per outing, which has them ranked 134th in the nation. Their defense has 4 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions this season. The Golden Hurricane defense has taken part in 605 plays, which ranks 67th in D-1. The Golden Hurricane are surrendering 38.4 PPG, ranking them 131st in the nation. This year, they have conceded 346 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Pirates -14.0

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