SMU vs. East Carolina Odds
GREENVILLE, NC (The Spread) – No. 22 East Carolina begins AAC play on Saturday when it hosts SMU at Noon ET on ESPNU.
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East Carolina is 3-1 overall, 2-0 at home and 4-0 against the spread. SMU is 0-4 overall, 0-2 on the road and 0-4 against the spread. SMU has went over the point total three times while ECU has split the over/under total in four games. SMU has won and covered the spread in its last two against ECU.
Trends show that SMU is 1-6 against the spread in its last 7 games on grass while East Carolina is 6-0 against the spread in its last 6 home games and 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games on grass. ECU has also went over the point total in its last 5 home games.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, ECU is the overwhelming favorite in this game, as the Pirates are getting odds of -41 points against SMU on Saturday. The over/under total has been set at 61 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had ECU favored by 35.5 points, but the spread has been steadily climbing since, topping out at the current 41-point spread. The over/under total hasn’t changed since opening at 61 points.
East Carolina is coming off a 70-41 win over North Carolina last week. The Pirates’ lone loss this season was 33-23 to South Carolina. The team is now averaging 43.3 points per game on offense, including 392 passing yards per game. Defensively, ECU is giving up 25.5 points per game. Shane Carden has thrown for 1,469 yards and 11 touchdowns to lead the offense while Justin Hardy has caught 29 passes for 359 yards and two scores.
SMU could be the worst team in the country. The Mustangs are 0-4 and have already had their coach step down. The Mustangs are giving up 50.5 points per game while scoring a total of just 12 in four games. The offense is also averaging just 207.3 yards per game. SMU has used four different quarterbacks during the season while Kevin Pope is leading the team in rushing with 101 yards. Der’rikk Thompson has added 12 receptions for 191 yards.
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In terms of Injuries, East Carolina tight end Darren Dowdell (leg) and linebacker Desi Brown (leg) are both questionable. SMU running back Daniel Gresham (knee) is out for this game.
The Public Bets for this game are backing East Carolina, as the Pirates are getting 91% of the wagers with odds of -41 points against SMU on Saturday afternoon.
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