East Carolina vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Sep 2026
College Football Betting Preview: East Carolina vs Alabama
East Carolina square off against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, September 5.
Let’s back East Carolina at +27.5 to outrun their odds on the spread. They are a good shout at -104 to stay relatively close to Alabama and we really like this pick.
East Carolina Pirates won their previous game, beating Pittsburgh Panthers. It was a 23-17 win at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Alabama Crimson Tide were beaten last game and this was at Rose Bowl. Indiana Hoosiers claimed a 38-3 win.
Quarterbacks
Mitch Griffis
Keelon Russell
East Carolina vs Alabama Prediction & Picks
This expert East Carolina vs Alabama betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Game Prediction
Our pick is that East Carolina might not be beaten heavily in this college football battle. The underdogs have been afforded a generous +27.5 and we recommend backing them at odds of -104.
The CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our picks.
Key East Carolina vs Alabama stats:
East Carolina +27.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college bet.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Mitch Griffis (East Carolina) to exceed 183.5 passing yards are -114. We’re happy to take him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can place this wager with confidence.
You can place a bet on Daniel Hill (East Carolina) at -114 to surpass 58.5 rushing yards. We're confident in him covering the Player Rushing Yards line and hitting our Over bet.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
Take a same game parlay that incorporates East Carolina to cover the +27.5 spread along with Under 52.5 points. We’ve also gone for Mitch Griffis (East Carolina) to have Over 183.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
13
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35
Alabama
We’re going for the Crimson Tide to win by a 35-13 scoreline, something which is available at massive odds. This speculative bet can provide a big return for a small stake.
East Carolina vs Alabama Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
You might not get rich backing Alabama at -5000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 98% chance of winning this college game. East Carolina are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1600.
The spread is 28.5 and the total points line is currently 52.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those that want to back Under 52.5 can find odds of -110 available.
You’ll find a great variety of team props and game lines for most college football showdowns. The best betting apps provide a strong mix of pre-game and in-game options to suit your betting style.
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Passing Yards
Alabama Have Collected Nine Wins From Last Ten at Home
Alabama are 9-1 in their last 10 home games, posting 38.90 points per contest while yielding 10.10.
East Carolina have six wins and four losses in the last 10 road games, posting 31.70 points per matchup while yielding 25.00.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O52.5 | U52.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alabama Home Stats |
9-1 | 49.00 | 38.90 | 10.10 | 4 | 6 | |
 East Carolina Away Stats |
6-4 | 56.70 | 31.70 | 25.00 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
East Carolina Pirates Stats
Alabama Crimson Tide Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +27.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -27.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -27.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 54.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 56.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.40 pts and allowed 23.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 31.70 pts and allowed 25.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 46.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 49.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 26.10 pts and allowed 20.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 36.20 pts and allowed 12.90 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alabama
|
5 | 0 | 248 | 104 | 144 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Georgia
|
5 | 0 | 257 | 67 | 190 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 5W |
Texas
|
4 | 0 | 133 | 53 | 80 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Florida
|
4 | 1 | 231 | 136 | 95 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Kentucky
|
4 | 1 | 173 | 134 | 39 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 3W |
Mississippi State
|
4 | 1 | 195 | 140 | 55 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
LSU
|
4 | 1 | 218 | 76 | 142 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
Missouri
|
4 | 1 | 188 | 100 | 88 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
4 | 1 | 184 | 76 | 108 | 3-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
Ole Miss
|
3 | 1 | 142 | 123 | 19 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Auburn
|
3 | 2 | 134 | 107 | 27 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
3 | 2 | 159 | 93 | 66 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Vanderbilt
|
3 | 2 | 127 | 125 | 2 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Oklahoma
|
2 | 2 | 88 | 64 | 24 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 3 | 99 | 142 | -43 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
South Carolina
|
2 | 3 | 188 | 134 | 54 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida Atlantic
|
4 | 1 | 186 | 133 | 53 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 4W |
Memphis
|
4 | 1 | 193 | 112 | 81 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 2W |
UTSA
|
4 | 1 | 157 | 131 | 26 | 2-0 | 2-1 | 2W |
North Texas
|
3 | 2 | 203 | 165 | 38 | 2-0 | 1-2 | 2W |
UAB
|
3 | 2 | 120 | 117 | 3 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 2W |
South Florida
|
4 | 1 | 133 | 73 | 60 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
Army
|
2 | 2 | 133 | 79 | 54 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Temple
|
2 | 3 | 129 | 124 | 5 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 1W |
|
East Carolina
|
2 | 2 | 96 | 101 | -5 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2W |
Tulane
|
2 | 2 | 75 | 93 | -18 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1W |
Tulsa
|
3 | 2 | 139 | 106 | 33 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 2L |
Navy
|
1 | 3 | 101 | 91 | 10 | 1-0 | 0-3 | 3L |
Rice
|
1 | 4 | 90 | 137 | -47 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
Charlotte
|
0 | 5 | 86 | 203 | -117 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 5L |
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