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, October 16. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
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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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.
Quarterbacks
Baylor Hayes
Katin Houser
Tulsa vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks
Our Tulsa vs East Carolina betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder 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:
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.
If you’re wanting to go Under a certain points total but fancy bigger odds, the Result & Total lines could be an option. You need the two picks to work in your favor.
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Player Prop Picks
Katin Houser (East Carolina) can be backed at -114 to finish with fewer than 255.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.
You can back London Montgomery (Tulsa) at -114 to end with fewer than 42.5 rushing yards. It’s reasonable to expect he may fall short, making the Player Rushing Yards line appealing.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 54.5 on the total, East Carolina to cover the -17.5 spread and Katin Houser (East Carolina) to go Under 255.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same football game. You can go through the available betting lines and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
10
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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.
At betting odds of -833 with the sportsbooks, East Carolina are regarded as 89% likely to win this college game. At +590, Tulsa are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 16.5 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 -110.
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Favorite Anthony Smith is available at +800 to be the First TD Scorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the final touchdown.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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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
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane Stats
East Carolina Pirates Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| American Athletic | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
North Texas
|
11 | 1 | 561 | 290 | 271 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Tulane
|
10 | 2 | 344 | 273 | 71 | 6-0 | 4-2 | 4W |
Navy
|
9 | 2 | 357 | 296 | 61 | 6-0 | 3-2 | 2W |
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 | 5 | 253 | 248 | 5 | 2-3 | 4-2 | 1W |
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 |
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