East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Prediction, Odds, Prop Bets: Birmingham Bowl

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The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-5) visit Protective Stadium to take on the East Carolina Pirates (9-4) on Dec. 27. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:45pm EST in Birmingham.

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The East Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina Over/Under is total points.

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East Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 18

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East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Prediction for Week 18

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this game with 74.2% confidence.

East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Spread Prediction for Week 18

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts East Carolina will cover the spread with 52.6% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both East Carolina and Coastal Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best East Carolina Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for East Carolina players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Grayson McCall has hit the Passing Yards Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+1.85 Units / 40% ROI)

Best Coastal Carolina Player Prop Best Bets Today

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Coastal Carolina players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

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East Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

East Carolina has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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Coastal Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Coastal Carolina has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).

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East Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Coastal Carolina

Coastal Carolina is undefeated (9-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass since the 2021 season– tied for best in FBS; Average: .619

Coastal Carolina is 13-2 (.867) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season– tied for 6th-best in FBS; Average: .590

Coastal Carolina is undefeated (7-0) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2021 season– tied for best in FBS; Average: .556

Coastal Carolina is undefeated (16-0) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2021 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .552

Coastal Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. East Carolina

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Matchup Notes for East Carolina vs. Coastal Carolina

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East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 21.6 yards per reception (389 yards/18 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.2

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 19.3 yards per reception (751 yards/39 catches) in the 4th quarter since last season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.4

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 20.7 yards per reception (560 yards/27 catches) in close and late situations since last season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3

Coastal Carolina WRs have averaged 20.8 yards per reception (665 yards/32 catches) on 3rd and long since last season– 5th best among FBS Teams; Average: 14.9

Coastal Carolina have completed passes for 20+ yards on 95 of their 615 total passing attempts (15%) since last season– 5th best among FBS Offenses; Average: 11%

Coastal Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

East Carolina RBs have averaged 8.0 Yards per Carry (636 yards/80 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

East Carolina RBs have averaged 8.6 Yards per Carry (362 yards/42 carries) in close and late situations this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.9

East Carolina WRs have 868 receiving yards on 3rd down this season– most among FBS Teams

East Carolina RBs have averaged 6.2 Yards per Carry (1,045 yards/169 carries) in the 4th quarter since last season– 4th best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

East Carolina RBs have averaged 8.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (427 yards / 50 touches) in close and late situations this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Defensive Stats & Trends

Coastal Carolina has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 53 of 345 attempts (15%) this season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 10%

Coastal Carolina has tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 27 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 12%.

Coastal Carolina has allowed 53 receptions for 20+ yards this season– 2nd fewest in FBS

Coastal Carolina has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 53 of 345 attempts (15%) this season– 4th best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 11%

Coastal Carolina has allowed a Completion Pct of 100% (7 completions/7 attempts) on 3rd and short this season– tied for worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 60%

East Carolina Pirates Defensive Stats & Trends

East Carolina has not recorded a sack (42 pass attempts) in the Red Zone this season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 16.7

East Carolina has allowed 327.1 Passing Yards per game (3,598/11) this season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 238.9

East Carolina has allowed 3,598 Passing Yards this season– 2nd most in FBS

East Carolina has allowed 54 receptions for 20+ yards this season– fewest among Non-Power 5 Teams

East Carolina has allowed a passer rating of 153.7 (400.0 Pass Attempts) this season– 5th worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 133.8


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