On top of that, while the Pirates have a boatload of problems, you can’t really blame the defense at this point as it ranks 44th in the nation in opponent yards per play. With SMU more committed to the rush and ECU being no slouch on defense, this game looks like it should fall below the total, so let’s add Under 49. 5.
SMU vs East Carolina Predictions - NCAAF Week 7 Betting Odds, Spreads & Picks 2023It's a Thursday night AAC matchup between SMU and East Carolina and on paper, this one looks like a mismatch. SMU boasts an excellent stop unit and the Pirates don't score much. Our college football betting picks expect that to hold on Thursday. Last Updated: Oct 10, 2023 7:46 PM ET Read Time: 4 min Photo By - USA TODAY Sports It’s an AAC clash on Thursday night as the Southern Methodist Mustangs visit the East Carolina Pirates. The Mustangs are 0-2 straight up and against the spread on the road this season, but those games were against Big 12 opponents, and unlike those Power Five teams, it looks like these Pirates have come down with a case of scurvy. So, it’s no surprise sportsbooks have the Mustangs as nearly two-touchdown favorites in this matchup.
The Mustangs rank 18th in opponent yards per play and they basically do everything well. SMU allows just 3. 4 yards per carry and just 181. 6 passing yards per game. The Mustangs also rank 34th in sack rate. That includes holding what is a very strong Oklahoma team to 28 points on 365 back on Sept. 9. That means the Pirates' offense, which already looks like it's running on a peg leg, could be in for a long night. East Carolina is just 1-4 on the season, in a schedule that has been considerably easier than Southern Methodist’s. The lone win came against FCS Gardner Webb.
5 rushing yards Our same game parlay for this AAC matchup as always starts with our best bet which is of course East Carolina to stay below its team total of 19. 5 in this game. But points could be hard to come by in general during this Thursday night throwdown. With Tanner Mordeci and Tank Dell moving on, the Mustangs have gotten back to a more balanced approach and are running the ball at a much higher rate this season.
And to round this college football SGP out, I’m sticking with my thinking that this will be a defensive battle, which will mean tough sledding for East Carolina running back Rahjai Harris. Harris is finally the lead back for the Pirates in his fourth year with the team but is averaging just 3. 8 yards per attempt this season. His rushing total for this game is sitting at 49. 5. Harris has gone Over that number in just one of his four games vs. FBS opponents this season. And that was against Appalachian State, which ranks 127th in opponent yards per rush. Under Harris rushing yards all day. Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies. Best college football bonuses New UsersUp to $1, 500 bonus bets back if your first bet doesn’t win! Claim Now New UsersGet up to $1, 000 in bonus bets if your first bet doesn't win! Claim Now Eligible USA locations only.
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