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Memphis vs East Carolina 11/13/21 College Football Picks, Odds, Best Bets

East Carolina Pirates (5-4) vs. Memphis Tigers (5-4)
November 13, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Tigers -6 / East Carolina Pirates +6; Over/Under: +60
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The Memphis Tigers meet the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday in week 11 AAC college football action at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The East Carolina Pirates look for a win after winning five of their last seven games. The Memphis Tigers need a win after losing four of their last six games.

The East Carolina Pirates have lost two of their last three road games. Holton Ahlers is completing 60.7 percent of his passes for 2,180 yards, 14 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Tyler Snead and CJ Johnson have combined for 901 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Audie Omotosho has 28 receptions. The East Carolina Pirates ground game is averaging 171.4 yards per contest, and Keaton Mitchell leads the way with 902 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, East Carolina is allowing 24 points and 395.6 yards per game. Myles Berry leads the East Carolina Pirates with 46 tackles, Suirad Ware has 3 sacks and Ja’Quan McMillian has 4 interceptions.

The Memphis Tigers have won four of their last five home games. Seth Henigan is completing 61.4 percent of his passes for 2,545 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Calvin Austin III and Sean Dykes have combined for 1,505 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, while Javon Ivory has 28 receptions. The Memphis Tigers ground game is averaging 152.3 yards per contest, and Brandon Thomas leads the way with 661 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Memphis is allowing 29.1 points and 400.7 yards per game. JJ Russell leads the Memphis Tigers with 92 tackles, Maurice White has 3 sacks and Sylvonta Oliver has 1 interception.

The Pirates are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite. The under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games overall. The under is 10-3 in Tigers last 13 games overall. The Pirates are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Memphis.

The Memphis Tigers are the more talented team, but they’re not playing much defense, and they’ve been on the wrong side of some tough losses. The East Carolina Pirates have quietly won five of their last seven tries, and they’ve been in all four of their losses this season. ECU has a nice balanced attack and the defense is getting more consistent. East Carolina isn’t getting much respect with this line. Give me the free touchdown.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: East Carolina Pirates +6

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