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East Carolina Pirates Vs Old Dominion Monarchs: Monarchs Favored in Matchup After Line Shift to -2.5

The East Carolina Pirates are coming off a strong 42-3 win over Norfolk State and will look to build on their success with junior quarterback Jake Garcia leading the way. The Old Dominion Monarchs are seeking their first win after a close loss to South Carolina, with junior quarterback Grant Wilson looking to improve on his performance. Old Dominion is currently favored by -1, but the line has shifted to East Carolina -2.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -141 | Monarchs +120
• Spread: Pirates -2.5 (-110) | Monarchs +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 55 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Old Dominion will win straight-up is 55%.

East Carolina vs Old Dominion Stats

East Carolina Pirates

The East Carolina Pirates displayed a strong performance in their recent game against the Norfolk State Spartans, securing a 42-3 victory despite struggling with turnovers. The team accumulated 506 total yards of offense, with tight end Desirrio Riles standing out as a key contributor. Defensively, the Pirates were dominant, allowing only three points and 114 total yards. The team excelled on third and fourth-down plays, limiting their opponent's offensive capabilities. Despite facing some challenges, East Carolina's performance was impressive. Currently, the team holds a power ranking of 98, ranking in offense and defense categories, and maintains a season record of 1-0 (1-0 ATS). An injury report lists wide receiver Chase Sowell as questionable with an undisclosed injury.

Old Dominion Monarchs Analysis

The Old Dominion Monarchs are looking to bounce back after a tough road loss against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Week 1. Despite some positive aspects such as success on third down conversions, the team struggled with turnovers and time of possession in the game. The defense showed promise, holding the Gamecocks to a limited passing game and recovering a fumble. With room for improvement, the Monarchs have the potential to surprise throughout the season. Additionally, there are no reported injuries for the team. In terms of power rankings, the Monarchs are currently ranked 79 with strong offensive and defensive statistics. In their last three matchups, East Carolina has struggled against Old Dominion with a 0-3 record.

Analysis: Old Dominion Monarchs Favored in Matchup Against East Carolina Panthers

The upcoming matchup between East Carolina Panthers and Old Dominion Monarchs presents an opportunity to analyze the performance of both teams. Despite a strong showing against Norfolk State, it is essential to recognize that the Panthers have not consistently covered the spread in recent games, with a 3-5 ATS record dating back to last season. In contrast, the Monarchs have opened as 2.5-point home favorites, indicating potential value for bettors. It is worth noting that Garcia's three interceptions against a weaker defense raise concerns about the Panthers' stability. Therefore, a strategic decision would be to support Old Dominion Monarchs to cover the spread and consider placing wagers on the moneyline as well.

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