Game: East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Location: SB Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, VA
TV: ESPN+
Odds/point distribution: Monarchs (+2.5)
Total/Over-Under: 53.5
The East Carolina Pirates (1-0) travel to SB Ballard Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024, where they will face the Old Dominion Monarchs (0-1). Old Dominion is a 2.5 point underdog. The over/under odds are 53.5.
The East Carolina Pirates come into this game with a 1-0 record. In their last game, the Pirates faced the Norfolk State Spartans and won by a score of 42-3. In the running game, the Pirates allowed 43 yards on 45 attempts, an average of 1.0 yards per run allowed. East Carolina allowed 8 passes on 19 attempts for a total of 71 yards, a completion rate of 42.1%. In total, they ran 74 plays that gave them 506 yards. The East Carolina Pirates ran the ball 35 times and had 148 yards, giving them an average of 4.2 yards per attempt.
In terms of getting into the end zone, the East Carolina Pirates average 42.0 points per game. As a team, they average 148.0 yards in the running game, which ranks them 79th in D-1. The Pirates have totaled 506 yards this season. In the end zone, East Carolina has totaled 4 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. As a team, East Carolina has gained 31 first downs and has been penalized for 7 infractions for 48 yards. They have handed the football off 6 times.
In terms of passing yards, the Pirates have allowed 71 yards, which ranks them 5th in the nation. They have allowed 71.0 yards per game through the air and have allowed a 42.1% completion rate. On the season, they have allowed 114.0 yards per game, which ranks them 3rd in D-1. They have allowed no passing touchdowns and no touchdowns by touchdown. They are allowing teams to run an average of 1.0 yards per carry and 43.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. Overall, they have allowed 43 yards in a game through the running game. The Pirates rank 17th in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 3.0 points per game.
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The Monarchs enter this matchup 0-1 this season. In their last game, the Monarchs lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks by a final score of 23-19. Old Dominion allowed 56 rushing attempts for 174 yards (3.1 yards per carry). The Monarchs’ pass defense allowed a 43.5% success rate, giving up 114 yards on 10 of 23 passes. The Monarchs finished the game with 305 yards on 72 plays (4.2 yards per play). Old Dominion ran the ball for 3.2 yards per carry and finished the game with 108 yards on 34 rushing attempts.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 305.0 yards per game, ranking 102nd in the nation. The Old Dominion offense has amassed 33 yards of penalties on 5 violations, ranking them 84th in Division 1 in terms of surrendering free yards. They hold an average of 108.0 rushing yards per game. They have thrown 2 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles, and they have recorded 17 first downs. In terms of points scored, the Monarchs are 105th in D-1 with 19.0 PPG. Year to date, the Monarchs have amassed 197 passing yards, ranking them 86th in the nation.
Old Dominion has allowed 174 total yards on the ground and 2 touchdowns by the run this year. They have allowed no touchdowns through the air, in addition to 114.0 yards per game, which ranks them 26th in Division 1. They have recorded 1 fumble and no interceptions this year. The Monarchs’ defense has been involved in 79 plays, which ranks them 116th in Division 1. The Monarchs allow 23.0 points per game, which ranks them 84th in college football. They have allowed a total of 23 points this season.
Who will win the Pirates vs. Monarchs college football game against the spread tonight?
Josh’s Tip: Take the Pirates -2.5
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