North Texas vs East Carolina Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks
East Carolina Pirates (6-4) vs. North Texas Mean Green (5-5)
November 23, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: North Texas Mean Green -2.5; Over/Under: 72.5
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In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs East Carolina Prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Saturday, November 23rd, a Apogee Stadium. Let’s take a look at a North Texas Mean Green vs East Carolina Pirates pick.
Can East Carolina Finish the Season Strong?
East Carolina is suddenly playing with a ton of confidence and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Tulsa, East Carolina scored 38 points and they ended up winning by seven points. Katin Houser had a huge game completing 24 of his 37 passes for 314 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. The interceptions were a major issue and they are going to need that cleaned up here. East Carolina has been averaging a total of 33 points scored per game. This puts them in the 32nd position when compared to other offenses in college football so far this year. Their defense has given up 27.2 points per game, giving them the 84th spot in the rankings for defense.
Why East Carolina Will Beat North Texas
- North Texas has lost each of its last four games against conference opponents.
- East Carolina has won each of its last three games.
- North Texas has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- East Carolina has covered the spread in three of its last four games.
North Texas Suddenly Struggling
North Texas is suddenly struggling and they have lost four games in a row. Remember when they were 5-1? That now seems like a long time ago. In the last game against UTSA, North Texas scored 27 points but the defense gave up 48 points and that led to the defeat. Chandler Morris completed 21 of his 36 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. North Texas has scored an average of 35.6 points per game so far this season. This ranks them 16th amongst other offenses in college football. However, defensively they have allowed an average of 35.7 points per game ranking them down at 124th.
East Carolina vs North Texas Prediction
North Texas still refuses to play any sort of defense and that is going to be the difference here. They are averaging 35.6 points per game but their defense is giving up 35.7 points per game. North Texas is going to run up the score, but their defense is going to be a problem and this game is going to be a shootout. Both teams are going to get close to the 40-point mark. Back the over to cash here.