East Carolina Pirates vs Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
The East Carolina Pirates are favored on the road as they head to S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk to take on the Old Dominion Monarchs in a week two non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 6:00 ET, and the over/under line is currently at 53.5 points. The game is being broadcast on ESPN+. East Carolina comes in with a 1-0 record, while Old Dominion is looking for their first win of the season.
EAST CAROLINA PIRATES VS OLD DOMINION MONARCHS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Old Dominion Monarchs +2.5
This game will be played at S.B. Ballard Stadium at 6:00 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE OLD DOMINION MONARCHS:
- We have the East Carolina Pirates winning this one by a score of 29 to 27
- Even though we like the East Carolina Pirates to win, our ATS pick is to take the Old Dominion Monarchs at +2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points
Will The East Carolina Pirates Pick Up A Win On The Road?
East Carolina is off to a strong start this season, moving to 1-0 after a 42-3 victory over Norfolk State. There were no betting lines available for this matchup.
The Pirates took control early, leading 14-3 after the first quarter. They then dominated the second quarter, adding 14 points while holding Norfolk State scoreless to lead 28-3 at halftime. East Carolina added another touchdown in the third quarter and closed out the game with a final score in the fourth quarter, holding Norfolk State to just three points.
East Carolina’s offense put up 506 yards in their 42-3 win over Norfolk State, with 358 yards coming through the air. Jake Garcia, who completed 63.9% of his passes, threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, though he also had three interceptions. Anthony Smith was his top target, catching five passes for 86 yards.
The Pirates’ offense moved the chains 31 times and added 148 rushing yards. London Montgomery led the ground game with 67 yards on 14 carries.
East Carolina’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, limiting Norfolk State to just 43 rushing yards on 44 attempts. The Pirates allowed only 71 passing yards on 8 completions, with Norfolk State gaining a total of 114 yards. East Carolina’s defense also picked off one pass and held their opponent to just seven first downs. The Pirates won the game 42-3.
Will The Old Dominion Monarchs Win At Home Over The East Carolina Pirates?
Old Dominion is looking to bounce back after a road loss to South Carolina in their season opener. Despite being +20.5 point underdogs, the Monarchs kept it close and ended up losing 23-19, resulting in a narrow cover. The game’s total score of 42 points fell under the 49.5-point over/under line.
The Monarchs trailed 10-7 after the first quarter and added a field goal in the second, while South Carolina extended their lead to 13-10 at halftime. Old Dominion tied the game at 16-16 in the third quarter, but South Carolina outscored them 7-3 in the fourth quarter to hand Old Dominion a loss.
Old Dominion’s offense, led by quarterback Grant Wilson, totaled 361 yards in their 23-19 loss to South Carolina. Wilson completed 22 of 38 passes for 197 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Isiah Paige was his top target, catching eight passes for 115 yards.
The Monarchs’ ground game was effective, rushing for 164 yards on 50 attempts. Aaron Young led the team in rushing with 56 yards on 16 carries. Old Dominion’s offense moved the chains 17 times but struggled with turnovers, as Wilson’s two interceptions contributed to a passer rating of 58.77.
Old Dominion’s defense will need to tighten up against the run after allowing 193 rushing yards and two touchdowns to South Carolina. The Monarchs gave up a total of 307 yards and 23 points, but they did manage to limit South Carolina to just 114 passing yards on 10 completions.