East Carolina vs Tulane Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NCAAF, Week 6

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The East Carolina Pirates (4-3) visit Yulman Stadium to take on the Tulane Green Wave (6-1) on Oct. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in New Orleans.

are betting favorites in Week 6, with the spread sitting at ().

The Over/Under for East Carolina vs. Tulane is total points.

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East Carolina vs. Tulane Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 6

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East Carolina vs Tulane Prediction for Week 6

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Tulane will win this game with 50.7% confidence.

East Carolina vs Tulane Spread Prediction for Week 6

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tulane will cover the spread with 67.7% confidence.

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


  • East Carolina have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games (+6.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 away games (+5.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 away games (+4.70 Units / 52% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 84% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Tulane have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.75 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 6 games (+5.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Tulane has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.75 Units / 48% ROI)

East Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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

  • East Carolina is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • East Carolina is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • East Carolina is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Tulane Against the Spread (ATS) Record

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

  • Tulane is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
  • Tulane is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
  • Tulane is when betting the Under for Units / ROI

Tulane: Keys to the Game vs. East Carolina

Tulane is winless (0-8) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .419

Tulane is winless (0-10) when allowing 200 or more passing yards — tied for worst in FBS; Average: .442

Tulane is 2-8 (.182) when in a one score game since the 2020 season– 10th-worst in FBS; Average: .492

Matchup Notes for East Carolina vs. Tulane

East Carolina’s tight end unit has 27 receptions in 4 games (6.8 per game) this season — third-best among FBS TE corps. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — tied for fourth-best among FBS defenses.

East Carolina’s tight end unit has 27 receptions in 4 games (6.8 per game) this season — third-best among FBS TE corps. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — tied for third-best among NonP5 defenses.

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends

East Carolina RBs have averaged 9.7 Yards per Carry (320 yards/33 carries) in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

East Carolina’s tight end unit has 27 receptions in 4 games (6.8 per game) this season — third-best among FBS TE corps. Tulane’s defense has allowed just 13.0 receptions per game this season — tied for fourth-best among FBS defenses.

East Carolina RBs have averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (364 yards / 38 touches) in the 4th quarter this season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.6

East Carolina TEs have 8 receptions in the 4th quarter this season– tied for 4th most among FBS Teams

East Carolina TEs have been targeted 7 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

Tulane Offensive Stats & Trends

Tulane have gone for two on 12% of PATs since last season– highest among Non-Power 5 Offenses; Average: 4%

Tulane have gone for two on 12% of PATs since last season– 5th highest among FBS Offenses; Average: 4%

Tulane RBs have caught 5 touchdown passes in the Red Zone since last season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

Tulane RBs have averaged 13.0 yards per target (117 yards/9 targets) this season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 6.3

Tulane Skill Players have fumbled 6 times in the 4th quarter since last season– tied for 3rd most among FBS Teams

East Carolina Pirates Defensive Stats & Trends

East Carolina has allowed one rushing TD on 21 carries in the Red Zone this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.6

East Carolina has allowed one rushing TD on 21 carries in the Red Zone this season– 3rd best in FBS; Average: 4.7

East Carolina has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 116 carries (58 Carries Per TD) this season– 2nd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 22.2

East Carolina has allowed first downs on 22% of pass attempts on 3rd and short since last season– 2nd best in FBS; Average: 52%

East Carolina has allowed a passer rating of just 56.7 in close and late situations (18.0 Pass Attempts) this season– 3rd best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 131.3

Tulane Green Wave Defensive Stats & Trends

Tulane has allowed 2 rushing TDs on 180 carries (90 Carries Per TD) this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 22.2

Tulane has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 2 of 89 attempts (2%) this season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 11%

Tulane has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 2 of 89 attempts (2%) this season– worst in FBS; Average: 10%

Tulane has allowed 115.2 Passing Yards per game (461/4) this season– best among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 243.6

Tulane has no interceptions (60 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since last season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 37.5


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