East Carolina vs Old Dominion Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 2

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Old Dominion's Grant Wilson (13) runs the ball against Liberty during the second half an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)
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  • East Carolina is a -2.5 point favorite vs. Old Dominion
  • East Carolina vs. Old Dominion Total(Over/Under): 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN+

The East Carolina Pirates (1-0) visit Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs (0-1) on Sep. 7 in Norfolk, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT.

East Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The East Carolina vs. Old Dominion Over/Under is 55.5 total points.

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East Carolina vs. Old Dominion Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Carolina-2.5 -11055.5 -110-150
Old Dominion +2.5 -11055.5 -110+125

East Carolina vs Old Dominion Prediction:

The winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this game with 56.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

East Carolina vs Old Dominion Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Old Dominion will cover the spread with 58.8% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both East Carolina and Old Dominion and key player performances this season.


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          East Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

          East Carolina is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

          • East Carolina is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
          • East Carolina is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

          Old Dominion Against the Spread (ATS) Record

          Old Dominion is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

          • Old Dominion is 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
          • Old Dominion is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
          • Old Dominion is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

          East Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Old Dominion

          East Carolina was winless (0-8) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .394

          East Carolina is 1-11 (.077) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2022 season– T-10th-worst in FBS; Average: .339

          East Carolina is 2-10 (.111) when making less than 5 explosive passes in a game since the 2022 season– T-10th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .322

          East Carolina is 1-4 (.143) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-15th-worst in FBS; Average: .393

          Old Dominion: Keys to the Game vs. East Carolina

          Old Dominion was winless (0-2) when losing at least one fumble in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .338

          Old Dominion is winless (0-8) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .330

          Old Dominion is winless (0-12) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .393

          Old Dominion is 6-11 (.333) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2022 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .529

          Matchup Notes for East Carolina vs. Old Dominion

          Old Dominion’s RBs rushed for 1,533 yards on 277 carries (5.5 YPC) last season — T-28th-best among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense allowed just 3.3 YPC last season — T-15th-best among FBS defenses.

          Old Dominion’s RBs rushed for 1,533 yards on 277 carries (5.5 YPC) last season — T-28th-best among FBS RBs. East Carolina’s defense allowed just 3.9 YPC to RBs last season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.

          Grant Wilson (ODU) averaged just 6.0 pass attempts per sack last season — worst of Qualified Quarterbacks. East Carolina’s defense allowed 22.1 pass attempts per sack last season — 11th-worst among FBS defenses.

          East Carolina’s QBs threw for 1,742 passing yards in 11 games (just 158.4 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS teams. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

          East Carolina’s RBs averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch last season — T-16th-worst among FBS RBs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 10.8 RAC last season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

          East Carolina’s offense threw for 1,742 passing yards in 11 games (just 158.4 YPG) last season — 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

          East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

          East Carolina Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 29.7 receptions (208 Rec/7 TDs) in the 2023 season– 4th-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.5

          East Carolina’s QBs threw for 1,742 passing yards in 11 games (just 158.4 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS teams. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

          East Carolina WRs averaged a touchdown every 37.0 receptions (148 Rec/4 TDs) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.9

          East Carolina’s RBs averaged just 5.6 yards after the catch last season — T-16th-worst among FBS RBs. Old Dominion’s defense allowed just 10.8 RAC last season — T-23rd-best among FBS defenses.

          East Carolina’s offense threw for 1,742 passing yards in 11 games (just 158.4 YPG) last season — 10th-worst among FBS offenses. Old Dominion’s defense allowed 243.1 passing yards per game last season — 34th-worst among FBS defenses.

          Old Dominion Offensive Stats & Trends

          Old Dominion were sacked on 17% of pass attempts (60/359) in the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%

          Old Dominion TEs had no touchdowns on 9 receptions in the 2023 season– T-2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 9.2

          Old Dominion were sacked on 17% of pass attempts (60/359) in the 2023 season– worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 7%

          Old Dominion QBs have fumbled 11 times in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams

          Old Dominion have been sacked on 16% of pass attempts (35/223) in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Offenses; Average: 8%

          East Carolina Pirates Defensive Stats & Trends

          East Carolina has allowed first downs on 40% of pass attempts on 3rd and long since the 2022 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 29%

          East Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 95 of 436 rushing attempts (22% TFL%) in the 2023 season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.

          East Carolina tackled opponents for a loss on 17 of 75 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 14%.

          East Carolina allowed first downs on 17% of rush attempts in the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 23%

          East Carolina has sacked opposing QBs on just 6% of pass attempts (45/797) since the 2022 season– T-24th-worst in FBS; Average: 7%

          Old Dominion Monarchs Defensive Stats & Trends

          Old Dominion has allowed 28 rushing TDs on 214 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.7

          Old Dominion allowed 12 rushing TDs on 103 carries (8.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 4.5

          Old Dominion has allowed 28 rushing TDs on 214 carries (7.6 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 4.7

          Old Dominion has allowed 3.0 yards from scrimmage per touch (778 yards / 258 touches) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 3.7

          Old Dominion has sacked opponents 13 times in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 3rd-most in FBS


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