Army vs East Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Army vs East Carolina
Army face off against East Carolina in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Thursday 25 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We’re Expecting East Carolina to Cover the Line
Our prediction is to snap up the -104 that East Carolina are able to cover the spread. The favorites are -5.5 in their clash against Army and the margin of victory could be a good deal more significant.
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Army 45-28 Win in Previous H2H Encounter
Army Black Knights were beaten 45-38 at Michie Stadium in their previous game, being turned over at home to North Texas Mean Green.
East Carolina Pirates lost when they last took to the field. At Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, they were turned over 34-13 at home to Brigham Young Cougars.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Army beat East Carolina when the teams last met. It was a 45-28 scoreline at Michie Stadium.
Army vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks
Get the full betting picture for Army vs East Carolina, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
Our best pick is that East Carolina will gain the upper hand in this college football matchup. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -104, with the -5.5 line offering plenty of appeal.
We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college football handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Army vs East Carolina stats:
East Carolina -5.5 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It's why we think it’s worth placing this college wager.
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Best Bet
East Carolina -5.5 @ -104
Player Prop Picks
Katin Houser (East Carolina) can be backed at -114 to rack up over 277.5 passing yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.
Yannick Smith (East Carolina) can be backed at -114 to accumulate over 65.5 receiving yards. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this Player Receiving Yards pick.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of East Carolina -5.5, Under 52.5 and Katin Houser (East Carolina) to have Over 277.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
20
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27
East Carolina
You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a massive return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for East Carolina to achieve a 27-20 win and hopefully this goes close.
Army vs East Carolina Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Books Have East Carolina as Favorites
East Carolina are -196 favorites and that means a 66% chance of winning this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Army are the underdogs at +162 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The current spread is 5.5 and the total points line is 52.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular football wagers. If you’re going for Under 52.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.
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Player Odds
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
East Carolina Sitting on Five Wins in Past Ten at Home
East Carolina have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, scoring 32.20 points per contest and conceding 20.50.
Army have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, posting 22.30 points per matchup while yielding 20.60.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O52.5 | U52.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 East Carolina Home Stats |
5-5 | 52.70 | 32.20 | 20.50 | 5 | 5 | |
 Army Away Stats |
7-3 | 42.90 | 22.30 | 20.60 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O52.5 = Games Over 52.5 Points
- U52.5 = Games Under 52.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Army Black Knights Stats
East Carolina Pirates Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 46.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 42.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 24.10 pts and allowed 22.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 22.30 pts and allowed 20.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 57.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 52.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 35.30 pts and allowed 22.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.20 pts and allowed 20.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Memphis
|
4 | 0 | 143 | 64 | 79 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
Navy
|
3 | 0 | 132 | 54 | 78 | 2-0 | 1-0 | 3W |
North Texas
|
4 | 0 | 188 | 78 | 110 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 4W |
Rice
|
3 | 1 | 89 | 81 | 8 | 1-1 | 2-0 | 2W |
South Florida
|
3 | 1 | 127 | 86 | 41 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Tulane
|
3 | 1 | 100 | 106 | -6 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
|
East Carolina
|
2 | 2 | 124 | 61 | 63 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Temple
|
2 | 2 | 124 | 104 | 20 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
UTSA
|
2 | 2 | 125 | 121 | 4 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2W |
Tulsa
|
2 | 2 | 91 | 82 | 9 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1W |
UAB
|
2 | 2 | 131 | 164 | -33 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
|
Army
|
1 | 2 | 89 | 96 | -7 | 0-2 | 1-0 | 1L |
Florida Atlantic
|
1 | 2 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 1-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Charlotte
|
1 | 3 | 73 | 117 | -44 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1L |
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