- East Carolina is a -16.5 point favorite vs. Tulsa
- Tulsa vs. East Carolina Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
Tulsa (2-4) visit Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to take on East Carolina (3-3) on Oct. 16 in Greenville, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
East Carolina is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-115).
The Tulsa vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 54.5 total points.
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Tulsa vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Tulsa | +16.5 -105 | 54.5 -115 | 575 |
| East Carolina | -16.5 -115 | 54.5 -105 | -800 |
Tulsa vs East Carolina Prediction:
The winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this game with 78.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Tulsa and East Carolina, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Tulsa vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Tulsa will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Tulsa Best Bets Today
- Tulsa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- Tulsa has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 52% ROI)
- Tulsa has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
East Carolina Best Bets Today
- East Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.70 Units / 40% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.80 Units / 32% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 9% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.95 Units / 6% ROI)
Tulsa Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Tulsa is 2-4 against the spread this college football season (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Tulsa is 2-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -7.19% ROI
- Tulsa is 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.45 Units / -67.94% ROI
- Tulsa is 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 58.65% ROI
East Carolina Against the Spread (ATS) Record
East Carolina iss 4-1 against the spread this college football season (+2.9 Units / 43.94% ROI).
- East Carolina is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- East Carolina is 1-5 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI
- East Carolina is 5-1 when betting the Under for +3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI
Tulsa: Keys to the Game vs. East Carolina
East Carolina was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .632
East Carolina was 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .602
East Carolina was winless (0-8) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418
East Carolina is 6-3 (.667) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .528
East Carolina: Keys to the Game vs. Tulsa
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 5,187 passing yards in 19 games (273.0 YPG) since the 2024 season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 278.2 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s WRs has 304 receptions in 19 games (16.0 per game) since the 2024 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 20.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 645 attempts since the 2024 season — T-30th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.8% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina RBs averaged 23.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (258 yards / 11 touches) on 3rd and long last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2
East Carolina has gained 5,163 yards on 403 receptions (12.8 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Matchup Notes for Tulsa vs. East Carolina
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 5,187 passing yards in 19 games (273.0 YPG) since the 2024 season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 278.2 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s WRs has 304 receptions in 19 games (16.0 per game) since the 2024 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 20.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 645 attempts since the 2024 season — T-30th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.8% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina RBs averaged 23.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (258 yards / 11 touches) on 3rd and long last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2
East Carolina has gained 5,163 yards on 403 receptions (12.8 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .632
East Carolina was 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .602
East Carolina was winless (0-8) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418
East Carolina is 6-3 (.667) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .528
Tulsa Offensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .632
East Carolina was 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .602
East Carolina was winless (0-8) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418
East Carolina is 6-3 (.667) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .528
East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 5,187 passing yards in 19 games (273.0 YPG) since the 2024 season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 278.2 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s WRs has 304 receptions in 19 games (16.0 per game) since the 2024 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 20.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 645 attempts since the 2024 season — T-30th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.8% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina RBs averaged 23.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (258 yards / 11 touches) on 3rd and long last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2
East Carolina has gained 5,163 yards on 403 receptions (12.8 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
Tulsa Defensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina was 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– T-36th-best in FBS; Average: .632
East Carolina was 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season– T-27th-best in FBS; Average: .602
East Carolina was winless (0-8) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .418
East Carolina is 6-3 (.667) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2024 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .528
East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 5,187 passing yards in 19 games (273.0 YPG) since the 2024 season — 20th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 278.2 passing yards per game since the 2024 season — 3rd-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s WRs has 304 receptions in 19 games (16.0 per game) since the 2024 season — T-15th-best among FBS WRs. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 20.7 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.
East Carolina’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.6% of 645 attempts since the 2024 season — T-30th-best among FBS offenses. Tulsa’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.8% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-worst among NonP5 defenses.
East Carolina RBs averaged 23.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (258 yards / 11 touches) on 3rd and long last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 7.2
East Carolina has gained 5,163 yards on 403 receptions (12.8 YPR) since the 2024 season — T-31st-best among FBS skill players. Tulsa’s defense has allowed 13.4 Yards Per Reception since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among NonP5 defenses.
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