East Carolina Pirates vs
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East Carolina Pirates Favored to Dominate Charlotte 49ers in AAC Week 6 Showdown

In Week 6 of American Athletic Conference action, the East Carolina Pirates are set to face off against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium on October 5th at 3:30 PM ET. Airing on ESPNU, this game is expected to be an exciting match-up. The Pirates, with a record of 3-2, are coming off a home win over UTSA, while the 49ers, with a record of 2-3, recently secured a road victory against Rice. East Carolina is favored to win, opening at -7.5 and with the current line at -8.5, making them the team to watch in this upcoming game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -330 | 49ers +260
• Spread: Pirates -8.5 (-110) | 49ers +8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 47 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that East Carolina will win straight-up is 77%.

East Carolina vs Charlotte Stats

East Carolina Pirates

The East Carolina Pirates have had a successful season so far, coming off a 30-20 victory against UTSA. Quarterback Jake Garcia has had some struggles, with seven passing touchdowns to 11 interceptions. The offense is averaging 393.6 yards per game, with the passing game being a strong contributor. The defense has been a standout, allowing just 18.6 points per game. They are ranked 89 in offense, #41 in defense, and have a power ranking of 77. Overall, East Carolina is 3-2 this season.

Charlotte 49ers Analysis

The Charlotte 49ers are gearing up for a potential winning streak after a 21-20 road victory against the Rice Owls. Quarterback Deshawn Purdie has been a key player, with solid stats of 511 yards, four passing touchdowns, and one interception. The team's offense is mainly driven by passing, while their rushing game lags behind nationally. Defensively, Charlotte has struggled, allowing an average of 453.2 total yards per game and 33.2 points per game. Improvement in this area would make them more competitive. There are several players on the injury report, with quarterback Max Brown being the only one ruled out. The Charlotte 49ers have a power ranking of 130 and currently rank 121st in offense and 125th in defense, with a record of 2-3 (2-3 ATS). In previous matchups, East Carolina has had success against Charlotte, going 1-0 in their last three meetings.

49ers Face Uphill Battle Against East Carolina Pirates Despite Opening Line Increase

The opening line has increased by a full point, indicating potential value in this situation. Despite Jake Garcia's 11 interceptions this season, the 49ers have only forced five interceptions in their first five games. Freshman quarterback Deshawn Purdie has struggled with a 10.8 QBR, which diminishes confidence in the team's performance. Charlotte's rushing offense is not as robust as necessary for success in the upcoming game, making it difficult for them to stay competitive. The East Carolina Pirates have covered the spread in three out of their last four road games, suggesting that they are a strong choice to cover the spread in this matchup.

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