Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-8) vs. East Carolina Pirates (2-9)
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. East Carolina Pirates 11/25/23 – The approaching clash between Tulsa Golden Hurricane and East Carolina Pirates in Week 13 of the NCAAF season presents a compelling narrative of resilience and determination. Set to take place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, this matchup sees two teams with less-than-stellar records striving for a positive end to their seasons. The Golden Hurricane, standing at 3-8, and the Pirates, at 2-9, both seek to overcome their struggles in this highly anticipated game. Top handicapper insights suggest an intense battle at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, aired on ESP+ at 2:00 PM ET, promising a thrilling encounter for college football enthusiasts.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane’s season has been mixed, replete with moments of brilliance that were overshadowed by consistent challenges. Key players like Anthony Watkins and Kamdyn Benjamin were instrumental to Tulsa’s success: Watkins amassed 783 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns to showcase his agility and strength while Benjamin earned 584 receiving yards and five touchdowns proving reliable targets with superb route running skills and catch ability.
East Carolina’s season, while difficult, has had bright spots thanks to Rahjai Harris and Chase Sowell. Harris racked up 340 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns this year and provided reliable coverage with 514 receiving yards – so well has Sowell been used by East Carolina in their aerial game by making key catches when needed.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. East Carolina Pirates 11/25/23 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Cardell Williams QB vs. Alex Flinn QB
Cardell Williams, Tulsa’s quarterback, has shown signs of promise this season. With 1149 passing yards and a 59.8% completion rate en route to 10 touchdowns, Williams displayed strong arm strength and the willingness to take risks – although his 7 interceptions and 15 sacks point towards areas for improvement in decision-making and pocket awareness. Williams’ ability to connect on long throws – evidenced by an 80-yard longest pass – will prove vital against East Carolina’s defense.
Alex Flinn, East Carolina’s quarterback, has had a difficult season so far with 1374 passing yards at 54% completion rate and four touchdowns to his name. With 10 interceptions and 25 sacks taken this season by an often inept offensive line causing struggles behind them, Flinn must become more decisive against Tulsa’s defense to have any meaningful effect.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: East Carolina Pirates -155, Total Odds: 45
The current betting odds slightly favor the East Carolina Pirates, indicating a close contest. The spread suggests a competitive game, with East Carolina favored by a slim margin. The total odds set at 45 points reflect expectations of a moderately scoring game, considering both teams’ offensive and defensive trends.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Betting Trends
Tulsa’s recent betting trends demonstrate they are struggling to cover the spread, posting only one coverable spread game out of five over their past five. Yet their UNDER record in four of those six matches indicates an effective defensive effort. Their 0-6SU record poses concern while their 4-1ATS mark against East Carolina offers some hope.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Trends
The Pirates have seen 7 out of their last 8 home games go under, which indicates an effective defense. Although their recent run includes six losses (1-6 SU), their home record against Tulsa stands out with an impressive 4-2-2 SU record; yet their struggles within the American Athletic Conference cast doubts upon their consistency.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. East Carolina Pirates 11/25/23 Betting Picks
Considering the data and trends, my final thoughts lean towards a closely fought game, with both teams having strengths to exploit and weaknesses to manage. East Carolina, with the home-field advantage and a slightly better defensive record, seems poised to edge out Tulsa in a low-scoring affair. Free College Football advice suggests that while Tulsa might not win, they could cover the spread, making them a viable pick for bettors seeking value.
Prop bettors would do well to consider betting under, given both teams’ recent trends. A large majority of their games ending under suggests defensive match-ups.
East Carolina Pirates will likely emerge victorious in this contest with a score of 24-21 based on current betting lines, reflecting its expected close nature.
Free Pick and Prediction: East Carolina Pirates 24, Tulsa Golden Hurricane 21