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
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