Tulane vs East Carolina Prediction Football Picks Today 10/9/25

In this article we will formulate a Tulane vs East Carolina prediction for this College Football game on Thursday, October 9th at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 7 matchup. 

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave are 4-1 (1-0) this year after they defeated Tulsa by a score of 31-14 in their last game. Tulane led 24-14 at halftime and scored the only points in the second half to seal the victory. The Green Wave out gained Tulsa by a total of 437-337, went 8-18 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-1 in the game. Jake Retzlaff went 17-30 for 242 yards, while Javin Gordon rushed 15 times for 78 yards and three scores. Omari Hayes led the receivers with four receptions for 89 yards in the game. The Tulane defense recorded six sacks and 13 tackles for loss in the victory. 

Prior to that win, Tulane lost to Ole Miss, but did defeat Duke, South Alabama, and Northwestern before that. The Green Wave are averaging 26.2 points per game with 188.6 passing yards and 205.8 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 24.0 points against per game this season. Jake Retzlaff has completed 54.4% of his passes for 820 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 368 yards and seven scores to lead the ground game. Omari Hayes is the leading receiver with 18 receptions for 254 yards this year. 

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 3-2 (1-0) this season after they defeated Army by a score of 28-6 in their last game. East Carolina led 21-0 at halftime and they held Army to just six points in the second half for the victory. The Pirates out gained Army by a total of 431-290, went 7-12 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a margin of 2-1 in the game. Katin Houser went 15-22 for 251 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while London Montgomery rushed 15 times for 58 yards. Anthony Smith led the receivers with three receptions for 87 yards and one score in the game. The ECU defense recorded one sack and seven tackles for loss in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Pirates lost to BYU and NC State, but did pick up wins over Campbell and Coastal Carolina. East Carolina is averaging 30.4 points per game with 315.0 passing yards and 141.0 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 13.4 points against per game this season. Katin Houser has completed 68.3% of his passes for 1,509 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Anthony Smith has 28 receptions for 352 yards and one touchdown. London Montgomery has led the rushing attack with 51 carries for 209 yards and two scores this season. 

Why the East Carolina Pirates will win

• East Carolina has won five of its last six games against conference opponents.
• East Carolina has covered the spread in eight of its last nine October games as a road underdog.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of East Carolina’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of the last seven games between East Carolina and Tulane have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Tulane ranks T132nd among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-6.8).
• Tulane ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (10.0).
• East Carolina ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (1.2).
• East Carolina ranks T6th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (66.7).

Tulane vs East Carolina Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with 1-0 records in conference play, so this is a big game for each side. Tulane is 2-0 at home so far this year and they have scored 31+ points in three of their last four games. East Carolina is 1-1 on the road, but their defense has been very good for most of this season. Both offenses will move the ball in this game and I think Houser will make enough plays to keep this one close. Take ECU and the points here. 

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