The East Carolina Pirates and Navy Midshipmen will go head-to-head on the turf of Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Kickoff for this AAC showdown is set for 3:30 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to the action on CBS Sports Network. These two conference adversaries did not get a chance to face each other a year ago.
Betting Preview: Navy Midshipmen vs. East Carolina Pirates
In this Saturday American Athletic Conference game, Navy is labeled as the favorite and the team’s currently giving up 8 points. The Pirates are also receiving +250 moneyline odds while the Midshipmen are -330. If one side can find paydirt early on it will result in a nice in-game betting opportunity. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 55 points.
The sharp action has been siding with the under, as the game’s total originally opened at 58.
The Pirates are down 1.0 unit so far and 1-1 against the spread (ATS). They’ve been a good under bet and have posted an Over-Under record of 0-2.
The Midshipmen have gained 0.0 units for moneyline bettors this season. They’re 1-0 ATS and have an O/U record of 0-1.
The Pirates have gone 1-1 straight up (SU) and they haven’t faced any AAC competition yet. The Midshipmen are 1-0 SU overall and are also 0-0 SU in conference play.
The Pirates are looking to keep things going following a solid 48-9 victory over Gardner-Webb last week. Holton Ahlers completed 18-of-29 passes for 195 yards, along with a score and a pick. Darius Pinnix Jr. (134 rushing yards on 21 attempts, two TDs) and Demetrius Mauney (107 yards on 13 carries) provided the ground attack while Blake Proehl (seven receptions, 68 yards, one TD) and Pinnix Jr. (three catches, 38 yards) shared the receiving duties in the win.
Navy just got a sound 45-7 win over Holy Cross back in Week 1. The team’s defense did its job in the victory, limiting the Crusaders to only 167 passing yards and 64 rushing yards. Derek Mountain had a good showing in the defeat, recording 62 yards on four catches for Holy Cross. For Navy, Malcolm Perry completed six-of-nine passes for 103 yards. Perry (28 yards on 10 rush attempts, one TD) and CJ Williams (91 yards on 10 carries, one TD) spearheaded the running game as Mychal Cooper (two receptions, 48 yards) and Chance Warren (two catches, 22 yards) led the pass-catching attack in the win.
East Carolina Pirates at Navy Midshipmen Free NCAA Betting Tip
SU Winner: Navy, ATS Winner: Navy, O/U: Over
Betting Notes
- The East Carolina defense has sacked opposing QBs five times this year. Navy has produced three sacks.
- Each offense has lost one fumble this year.
- The Pirates produced 18 passing touchdowns last season.
- The Midshipmen only converted five passing touchdowns last season.
- The Pirates created 13 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Midshipmen put up a whopping 37 rushing touchdowns last season.
- The Pirates logged 3.6 yards per carry last season while allowing 4.3 YPC to opponents.
- The Midshipmen ran for 4.9 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 5.1 to opponents.
- The Pirates O-line yielded 25 sacks last season. Their defense created 33 sacks.
- Midshipmen quarterbacks were sacked 20 times last season. Their defense got to opposing signal-callers on 10 occasions.
- The Over/Under for Navy’s last matchup was set at 53.5. The under cashed in the team’s 45-7 victory over Holy Cross.
- The O/U for East Carolina’s previous game was 58.5. The under cashed in the team’s 48-9 victory over Gardner-Webb.
