Tulsa vs East Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Oct 2025

College Football Betting Preview: Tulsa vs East Carolina

Tulsa lock horns with East Carolina in this NCAAF Week 8 matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Thursday 16 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

Bet Against Points

The total line looks too big at 54.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -115 and hope that East Carolina and Tulsa don’t produce too many fireworks.

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East Carolina Beat Tulsa in their Previous Meeting

Tulsa Golden Hurricane have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 45-7 loss against Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

East Carolina Pirates suffered a defeat in their last game. A 26-19 scoreline occurred on the road at Yulman Stadium against Tulane Green Wave.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, with East Carolina claiming the win. Beating Tulsa by a 38-31 scoreline. In the past 4 games between the teams, Tulsa have won three.

Tulsa vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Tulsa vs East Carolina with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming college football battle. Under 54.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -115.

Injuries are always factored in by the CFB handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Tulsa vs East Carolina stats:

• The 54.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 6 Tulsa games this season.
• The 54.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Tulsa games.
• The 54.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Tulsa games.
• The 54.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 East Carolina games.
• The 54.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 6 East Carolina games this season.
• The 54.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 East Carolina games.

Under 54.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Tulsa 10 - 35 East Carolina

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try East Carolina to achieve a 35-10 victory at massive odds.

Tulsa 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.

East Carolina Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

At betting odds of -909 with the sportsbooks, East Carolina are regarded as 90% likely to win this college game. At +610, Tulsa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 17.5 and the total points line is 54.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 54.5, there are odds of -112.

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Moneyline

Tulsa

+610

East Carolina

-909

Point Spread

Tulsa +17.5

-115

East Carolina -17.5

-105

Total Points

Under 54.5

-112

Over 54.5

-108

Player Props & Micro Betting

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East Carolina Have Collected Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

East Carolina own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 34.00 points per contest and giving up 19.80.

Tulsa have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 19.70 points per matchup and giving up 34.70.

The last time these teams met at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Tulsa came out on top 29-27 against East Carolina.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O54.5	U54.5
East Carolina Home Stats		6-4	53.80	34.00	19.80	4	6
Tulsa Away Stats		3-7	54.40	19.70	34.70	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O54.5 = Games Over 54.5 Points
• U54.5 = Games Under 54.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats

East Carolina Pirates Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 59.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 54.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 54.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 54.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.00 pts and allowed 38.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.70 pts and allowed 34.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 50.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 53.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 54.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 54.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.50 pts and allowed 20.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.00 pts and allowed 19.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAF Standings Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic	W	L	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Memphis	6	0	243	97	146	3-0	3-0	6W
Navy	6	0	219	129	90	4-0	2-0	6W
North Texas	5	1	260	163	97	3-1	2-0	1L
South Florida	5	1	244	148	96	3-0	2-1	3W
Tulane	5	1	157	139	18	3-0	2-1	2W
Army	3	3	150	144	6	1-2	2-1	2W
East Carolina	3	3	171	93	78	2-1	1-2	1L
Florida Atlantic	3	3	197	200	-3	2-1	1-2	2W
Temple	3	3	182	157	25	2-2	1-1	1L
UTSA	3	3	207	161	46	2-1	1-2	1W
Rice	3	4	136	190	-54	1-2	2-2	3L
Tulsa	2	4	112	158	-46	1-2	1-2	2L
UAB	2	4	177	248	-71	2-1	0-3	3L
Charlotte	1	5	106	195	-89	1-3	0-2	3L