Navy Looks to Clinch Bowl Eligibility with Win Over East Carolina

Game outlook

East Carolina (2-8 SU, 3-7 ATS, 1-5 AAC) and Navy (4-5 SU, 3-6 ATS, 3-3 AAC) will face off in a rematch on Saturday at 12 pm ET from Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis. The Midshipmen come in as the Betting Favorite, having opened at -3 and currently sitting at -2.75. Last season's game saw Navy claim a 23-20 overtime victory on the road.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 11/18/2023 @ 12:00pm EST

Where: Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates +121 | Midshipmen -142

Spread: Pirates +2.75 (-110) | Midshipmen -2.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 31.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Navy will win straight-up is 59%.

East Carolina Pirates

East Carolina ended a five-game losing streak and earned their first road win of the season with a 22-7 victory over Florida Atlantic University. The Pirates scored their only offensive touchdown of the day with a 18-yard run from Gerald Green after a blocked punt. Issues on offense, including a lack of production at quarterback, average 270 yards per game, and 18.1 points per game, have plagued East Carolina this season, but they have been successful on defense, giving up an average of 337.5 yards per game.

Navy Midshipmen Analysis

The Navy Midshipmen football team has undergone several changes in its quarterbacking lineup this season due to performance and injury concerns. Senior Xavier Arline has been appointed the quarterback for the rest of the season after an impressive performance against UAB in which he ran for 109 yards and a touchdown and threw for 94 yards and a touchdown, leading the Midshipmen to an impressive 31-6 win. The team currently ranks #50 in defense, giving up an average of 23.38 points per game. The offensive power ranking is 121, with an average of 18.25 per game. Overall, the team is 4-5 with a 3-5-1 ATS record.