East Carolina vs Tulsa Picks: Bet Underdogs ATS in Shootout 11/14

Get ya popcorn ready as we get a good ol’ American classic when Tulsa hosts East Carolina for Thursday Night college football. These American Athletic Conference (AAC) rivals have similar builds: all offense. There will be little defense here as these schools trade touchdowns. As such, the NCAAF odds’ have seen the totals jump to 61 points. And we’re still banking on it to go higher.

Kamdyn Benjamin took it ALL THE WAY 🎯#AmericanWay x @TulsaFootball pic.twitter.com/3y3fgtpRwJ

— The American (@American_Conf) October 26, 2024

East Carolina vs Tulsa Game Information

• Game: East Carolina Pirates (5-4, 3-2 ACC) vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-6, 1-4)
• Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium, Tulsa, OK
• East Carolina vs Tulsa Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Check out NCAA football news before making any bets on Thursday night’s game.

2 Best Picks for Pirates vs Golden Hurricane

1. ECU and Tulsa Fill up the Box Scores

The Pirates and Golden Hurricane won’t be winning any conference titles, but they’ll be thrilling fans with their high-powered offenses. That’s how either team can win as they are not stopping anyone. Both schools are ranked in the 100s on defense. As such, their totals have consistently gone over the NCAAF betting lines.

Specifically, five of ECU’s last six games have gone over the total. The Pirates have either scored 40+ or given up that many in four straight games. Led by Katin Houser, the Pirates average over 30 points with 5.83 yards per play. The former Michigan State Spartan has put up lofty stats since getting the nod.

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Katin Houser x @ECUPiratesFB #AmericanWay x #AmericanFB pic.twitter.com/8io5mBs1ND

— The American (@American_Conf) November 11, 2024

Not to be outdone, Cooper Legas has engineered some epic games for Tulsa. He has Kamdyn Benjamin at his disposal and the wideout continues to torch opposing defenses. They’ll need to pile up the points as the defense gives up 38.4 points and 6.7 yards per play.

Tulsa has allowed 45+ points in four of its last five games. Uncoincidentally, the totals went over in these games. With ECU coming to town, the Golden Hurricane could have another similar game.

This is a conference game and will have higher stakes. So we’re betting online on each team to score 35+ points each. The total should easily go over even if it continues to trend that way.

Bet on Pirates vs Golden Hurricane Over 61

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2. Take Cover as the Golden Hurricane Cooks Up a Storm

A back-and-forth shootout shouldn’t have a two-touchdown gap on the spread. We’re backing the home team to cover as the NCAAF pick against the spread (ATS). Tulsa has several things working in its favor. The first is home turf advantage and the second is an extended break. The Golden Hurricane are coming off a bye while ECU is traveling with a week’s rest.

Legas should also be a good match for Houser. The quarterback led the Golden Hurricane back from a 28-point deficit and was honored in return. He didn’t look as hot in the next game against Alabama-Birmingham. But ECU, as a visitor, gives up 37.3 points and 223 rushing yards. Bill Jackson and Anthony Watkins, versatile halfbacks, will feast against this defense.

.@cooperlegas 🤝 Bill Jackson.

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— Tulsa Football (@TulsaFootball) October 26, 2024

Per East Carolina vs Tulsa betting trends, the Pirates have a better cover rate than the Golden Hurricane this season. But they are also just 1-4 ATS in their last five games against Tulsa. Additionally, ECU is just 2-5 ATS as a road favorite since 2019. We can’t trust this team with 2+ TDs, on the road, and against a host that’s had extra time to prepare.

Bet Tulsa and take the points in your NCAA football predictions.

Bet This Pick: Tulsa Golden Hurricane +14

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