The East Carolina Pirates and the UAB Blazers meet in week 7 college football action from Protective Stadium on Thursday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers Prediction.
East Carolina Pirates Recap
The East Carolina Pirates come into this game looking to add on tot heir 28-12 win over Rice last time out to sit at 3-2 this season. After this game, East Carolina will head on the road for a game against Memphis.
Pirates Win 3 Straight
Emory Williams has thrown for 529 yards, 5 touchdowns and an interception on 64.9% passing while TJ Engleman Jr. leads East Carolina in rushing with 386 yards and 3 touchdowns through 5 games this season. Ashton Gray sits behind Engleman Jr. on the ground with 170 yards. Ray Ray Joseph Jr. leads the Pirates in receiving with 267 yards and 25 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Melvin trails with 167 yards and 12 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, DJ Johnson Jr. has a team-high 37 tackles while East Carolina’s defense as a whole has combined for 11 sacks and 3 interceptions through 5 games this season.
UAB Blazers Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 38-13 loss at the hands of Memphis last time out to sit at 3-3 this season. After this game, UAB will head on the road for a game against USF.
Blazers Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Ryder Burton has thrown for 922 yards, 4 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 55.4% passing while Rod Robinson II leads UAB in rushing with 403 yards through 5 games this season. Barn McReynolds sits behind Robinson II on the ground with 316 yards and 4 touchdowns. Ty Mims leads the Blazers in receiving with 302 yards and 17 catches along with a touchdown, while CJ Smith trails with 231 yards and 11 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Muaaz Byard has a team-high 54 tackles while UAB’s defense as a whole has combined for 13 sacks and 4 interceptions through 5 games this season.
East Carolina Pirates @ UAB Blazers Betting Trends: Week 7
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won each of its last eight Thursday games in Alabama.
- East Carolina has lost each of its last four road games in October.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of UAB’s last three games at Protective Stadium.
- East Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last four road games in October.
- UAB has won the first quarter in each of its last eight Thursday games in Alabama.
Why the East Carolina Pirates will win
- UAB has lost each of its last eight October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- East Carolina has won six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of East Carolina’s last four games.
- The favorite has won the first half in six of East Carolina’s last seven games.
- East Carolina has won the first quarter in each of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of East Carolina’s last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of UAB’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
UAB Blazers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, Jonah Delange ranks 1st amongst FBS players for made field goals (14) this season.
East Carolina Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 7, TJ Engleman Jr. ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (8.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks 2nd among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (126.0).
- UAB ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.5).
- East Carolina ranks 136th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (25:30).
- East Carolina ranks T134th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (80).
East Carolina Pirates vs. UAB Blazers Prediction
I’m on East Carolina in this one. I just trust the Pirates more against the run when it’s two teams that prioritize moving the football on the ground. I thought UAB would have more success last week against Memphis, but the Tigers absolutely steamrolled the Blazers and wouldn’t be surprised if ECU did the same to keep their solid run of form going here. Give me the Pirates.