The Tulane Green Wave and East Carolina Pirates meet Saturday in week 10 college football action at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview 

The Tulane Green Wave look to build on their 6-game winning streak. Tulane has won 8 straight road games. Michael Pratt is completing 71.3 percent of his passes for 1,384 yards, 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Lawrence Keys III and Chris Brazzell II have combined for 923 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Jha’Quan Jackson has 22 receptions. The Tulane Green Wave ground game is averaging 172.3 yards per contest, and Makhi Hughes leads the way with 772 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Tulane is allowing 20.5 points and 332.8 yards per game. Jesus Machado leads the Tulane Green Wave with 63 tackles, Darius Hodges has 5.5 sacks and Lance Robinson has 4 interceptions.

Tulane Green Wave Team Facts

• Tulane has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Tulane has covered the spread in eight of its last nine road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Tulane has won the first half in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
• Tulane has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
• Seven of Tulane’s last eight November road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview 

The East Carolina Pirates look to snap a 4-game losing streak. East Carolina has lost 3 of its last 4 home games. Alex Flinn is completing 51.1 percent of his passes for 943 yards, 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Chase Sowell and Jaylen Johnson have combined for 690 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jsi Hatfield has 19 receptions. The East Carolina Pirates ground game is averaging 119 yards per contest, and Rahjai Harris leads the way with 272 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, East Carolina is allowing 26.3 points and 354.4 yards per game. Julius Wood leads the East Carolina Pirates with 60 tackles, Chad Stephens has 2.5 sacks and Dontavius Nash has 1 interception.

East Carolina Pirates Team Facts

• East Carolina has lost each of its last 13 games against AP-ranked teams.
• East Carolina has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
• East Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents.
• Eight of East Carolina’s last nine home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tulane are one of only eight FBS teams undefeated in road games this season.
• Tulane rank 33rd among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (20.5).

Randy’s Pick

This is a lot of points to lay with a road team, but Tulane is far and away the better team. Tulane’s defense is probably the difference here, as it’s 31st in total defense and fifth in rush defense. This isn’t ideal with an East Carolina offense that’s 129th in total offense and 124th in scoring offense. ECU is one of the worst offenses in the country. Tulane should bully its way to a comfortable road win and its 20th win in its last 23 tries overall.