EPSN2 Football Odds: East Carolina vs North Carolina

The East Carolina Pirates and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kenan Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Patrick Pinkney had 174 yards passing, one TD and one interception for East Carolina in a 35-20 loss to West Virginia in Week 2.

The Pirates did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 44.5.

North Carolina stormed back with 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat Connecticut 12-10 in Week 2.

The Tar Heels did not cover as 6-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 41.5.

Current streak:
North Carolina has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
East Carolina: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
North Carolina: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS

East Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

North Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
East Carolina is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
North Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
North Carolina is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

Next up:
East Carolina home to Central Florida, Saturday, September 26
North Carolina at Georgia Tech, Saturday, September 26