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The BYU Cougars (4-4) will battle the East Carolina Pirates (5-3) at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.
BYU vs. East Carolina Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with oddsmakers listing BYU as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, BYU has -165 odds to pick up the win, while East Carolina is listed at +134 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 64.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch BYU vs. East Carolina Live?
- Game Day: Friday, October 28, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Provo, Utah
- Stadium: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Betting Preview
BYU
BYU is putting up 404.3 yards per game on offense (66th in the FBS), and rank 104th defensively, yielding 422.3 yards allowed per game. BYU has the 64th-ranked scoring offense this year (30.1 points per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 24th-worst with 31.6 points allowed per game. BYU is averaging 266.1 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 43rd in the FBS. The defense ranks 53rd, giving up 219.3 passing yards per contest. Despite having a bottom-25 run defense that ranks 15th-worst in the FBS (203.0 rushing yards allowed per game), BYU has put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 84th in the FBS by averaging 138.1 rushing yards per game. Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks fourth-worst in the FBS (48.7% third-down conversion rate), BYU has put up better results offensively, ranking 53rd in the FBS by posting a 42.0% third-down conversion rate. BYU has the 34th-ranked turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing nine turnovers (87th in the FBS) while turning it over five times (sixth in the FBS).
East Carolina
East Carolina’s offense has been dominant, putting up 472.6 total yards per contest (21st-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 85th by giving up 393.0 total yards per game. East Carolina is posting 33.3 points per game on offense this season (40th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 23.1 points per game (49th-ranked) on defense. While East Carolina’s pass defense has been sputtering, ranking 13th-worst by allowing 280.5 passing yards per game, its offense ranks 16th-best with 309.3 passing yards per contest. East Carolina has been thriving on run defense, allowing just 112.5 rushing yards per game (23rd-best). On offense, it ranks 59th in the FBS by racking up 163.4 rushing yards per game. East Carolina’s third-down offense has been excelling, putting up a 52.5% third-down conversion rate (seventh-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 80th by giving up a 39.8% third-down rate. East Carolina sports a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 16th-best at +6.
BYU vs. East Carolina Betting Analysis
BYU Betting Insights
BYU has covered the spread in a matchup two times this season (2-5-0). In games it has played as 3.5-point favorites or more, BYU has an ATS record of 1-3. This season, BYU games have hit the over five times. The Cougars have gone 4-2 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games). The Cougars are 0-1 (winning 75% of their games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -165 or shorter.
Pirates Betting Insights
East Carolina is 5-3-0 against the spread this year. East Carolina is a perfect 2-0 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs. This year, East Carolina games have hit the over four times. This season, the Pirates have been the underdog three times and won one of those games. This season, the Pirates have won two of their three games when they’re the underdog by at least +134 on the moneyline.
BYU vs. East Carolina Against The Spread & Betting Records
BYU
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 57.9 | 57.6 | 58.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.3 | 35.3 | 33.0 |
| ATS Record | 2-5-0 | 1-3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-2 | 3-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Pirates
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 55.9 | 55.8 | 56.0 |
| Implied Total AVG | 34.1 | 35.2 | 31.0 |
| ATS Record | 5-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
Players to Watch
BYU
- With 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL, 38 tackles, and three interceptions in eight games, Max Tooley has been a key piece of the Cougars’ defensive unit in 2022.
- With two interceptions to go with 37 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two passes defended in eight games, Ben Bywater has been an important part of the Cougars’ defensive unit in 2022.
- As part of the Cougars’ defensive unit, Talan Alfrey has registered one interception to go along with 26 tackles and one pass defended in eight games.
- Micah Harper has been an important piece of the Cougars’ defensive unit in 2022, with 31 tackles and 1.0 TFL in eight games.
Pirates
- Julius Wood has been wreaking havoc on defense, collecting two interceptions to go with 34 tackles and two passes defended for the Pirates.
- Jeremy Lewis has been providing a big boost on defense, registering 27 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks for the Pirates.
- Myles Berry has 2.5 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and 25 tackles in eight games.
- Xavier Smith has totaled 2.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 21 tackles in eight games for the Pirates.
BYU vs. East Carolina Predictions and Pick
BYU vs. East Carolina betting card
- Pick ATS:
Pirates (+3.5)
Pick OU:
Under (64.5)
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Our prediction to win this contest is East Carolina, and we predict that East Carolina will cover the spread (BYU -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 64.5 points.