Pittsburgh Panthers
American Football Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Sat 27 Dec 12:00
East Carolina Pirates
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College Football Betting Preview: Pitt vs East Carolina

Pitt square off against East Carolina in the Go Bowling Military Bowl at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 on Saturday, December 27.

We’re Expecting East Carolina to Cover the Spread

East Carolina look capable of avoiding a big loss against Pitt and we’re happy to bet the underdogs against the spread. The Pirates can comfortably cover +10.5 and this can be backed at -118.

East Carolina Won Big Last Time Out

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4, 2nd in ACC) bring a four-game road winning streak into this matchup, despite suffering a 38–7 home loss to the Miami Hurricanes at Acrisure Stadium last time out.

The East Carolina Pirates (8-4, 4th in American) have now won four straight home games and come into this matchup after a dominant 42–3 road victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Football Stadium.

Pittsburgh vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Pittsburgh vs East Carolina with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We like the look of East Carolina +10.5 at odds of -118. We think the Pirates can take on the market leaders and put up a strong showing in the Military Bowl.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our CFB predictions.

Key Pittsburgh vs East Carolina stats:

  • The +10.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 10 of their last 12 games this season.
  • The +10.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pittsburgh in 12 of their last 20 games.

East Carolina +10.5 Probability

If you go by the top betting apps, there’s a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mason Heintschel Under 283.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Mason Heintschel (Pitt) to finish with fewer than 283.5 passing yards are -114. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line.

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Parker Jenkins Under 31.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

Parker Jenkins (Pitt) can be backed at -114 to finish with fewer than 31.5 rushing yards. Considering all factors, we’re confident he’ll fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread East Carolina +10.5
Totals Over 52.5
Passing Yards Mason Heintschel Under 283.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes East Carolina +10.5 on the spread, combined with Over 52.5 and Mason Heintschel (Pitt) to have Under 283.5 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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pitt Pitt logo 34 - 28 East Carolina logo East Carolina

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Panthers to achieve a 34-28 win could be along the right lines. There are huge odds for this particular outcome.

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Pittsburgh vs East Carolina 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.

Pitt Big Favorites to Win

The sportsbooks have Pittsburgh at -500 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 83% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that East Carolina are least likely to win at +385.

The current spread is 13.5 and total points is 52.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 52.5, it’s -105.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most college football clashes. The top betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Ja'Kyrian Turner Favorite to Score First TD

The Anytime Touchdown betting indicates that Ja'Kyrian Turner has odds of %anytime_odds%. He is available at %first_odds% to score the first TD which makes him favorite.

Touchdown

Ja'Kyrian Turner (Pitt)
First TD
+370
Anytime TD
-238
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Kenny Johnson (Pitt)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+105
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Raphael Williams Jr. (Pitt)
First TD
+750
Anytime TD
+120
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Mason Heintschel (Pitt)
First TD
+1200
Anytime TD
+140
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Receiving Yards

Raphael Williams Jr. (Pitt)
Over 55.5
-114
Under 55.5
-114
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Anthony Smith (East Carolina)
Over 51.5
-114
Under 51.5
-114
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Brock Spalding (East Carolina)
Over 41.5
-114
Under 41.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Ja'Kyrian Turner (Pitt)
Over 86.5
-114
Under 86.5
-114
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Marlon Gunn Jr. (East Carolina)
Over 54.5
-114
Under 54.5
-114
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Parker Jenkins (East Carolina)
Over 25.5
-114
Under 25.5
-114
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAF Standings Select Season
American Athletic W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulane 11 2 378 294 84 7-0 4-2 5W
North Texas 11 2 582 324 258 6-1 5-1 1L
Navy 10 2 374 312 62 7-0 3-2 3W
South Florida 9 3 516 280 236 6-0 3-3 2W
East Carolina 8 4 402 244 158 5-1 3-3 1W
Memphis 8 4 415 270 145 4-2 4-2 3L
Army 6 6 269 265 4 2-3 4-3 1L
UTSA 6 6 405 355 50 4-2 2-4 1L
Temple 5 7 334 356 -22 2-4 3-3 4L
Rice 5 7 238 387 -149 3-4 2-3 2L
Florida Atlantic 4 8 354 436 -82 3-3 1-5 3L
UAB 4 8 317 459 -142 3-3 1-5 1W
Tulsa 4 8 278 347 -69 2-4 2-4 1L
Charlotte 1 11 172 436 -264 1-6 0-5 9L
Atlantic Coast W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Miami 10 2 409 166 243 7-1 3-1 4W
Virginia 10 3 418 267 151 6-2 4-1 1L
Georgia Tech 9 3 397 300 97 5-2 4-1 2L
Pittsburgh 8 4 421 299 122 4-3 4-1 1L
SMU 8 4 395 248 147 5-1 3-3 1L
Louisville 8 4 362 253 109 5-3 3-1 1W
Wake Forest 8 4 322 258 64 5-2 3-2 1L
Duke 8 5 442 373 69 3-3 5-2 3W
NC State 7 5 362 346 16 6-1 1-4 2W
California 7 5 298 318 -20 4-2 3-3 1W
Clemson 7 5 344 245 99 3-4 4-1 4W
Florida State 5 7 396 264 132 5-2 0-5 2L
Stanford 4 8 226 350 -124 4-2 0-6 1L
North Carolina 4 8 231 294 -63 2-4 2-4 3L
Virginia Tech 3 9 257 362 -105 2-5 1-4 4L
Syracuse 3 9 242 419 -177 2-4 1-5 8L
Boston College 2 10 305 393 -88 1-6 1-4 1W