Once upon a time, the East Carolina Pirates were a regular on the bowl circuit. From 2006 through 2014, the Pirates went to the postseason in eight out of nine seasons from 20067 through 2014. Since then, the Pirates have made the postseason two times.
Last year, Blake Harrell took over as interim coach and led East Carolina to a 5-1 finish, culminating in a win in the Military Bowl. As a result, Harrell secured the full time position. East Carolina is contending for a bowl again this season and hosts Tulsa on Thursday.
Thursday night college football is always a strong wagering draw based on the limited schedule on that evening. Betting action will be significant.
Explore the Week 8 odds and betting action for Thursday Night College Football.
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Tulsa Golden Hurricane at East Carolina Pirates Odds at Bookmaker
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC, will host the American Athletic Conference matchup between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the East Carolina Pirates on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Kickoff time is 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage on ESPN.
Oddsmakers opened with the Tulsa Golden Hurricane as a 15.5-point road dog and the East Carolina Pirates as 15.5-point home favorites.
Tulsa is a +530 moneyline dog with East Carolina as a -800 moneyline chalk.
The Golden Hurricane and Pirates opened with a total of 53.5.
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane is coming off a 45-78 loss to the Memphis Tigers as 20.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 55.
Tulsa stands at 2-4 straight up, 2-4 against the spread, and 1-5 under the total.
Tulsa has national metrics of 83rd for total offense, 82nd for passing, 78th for rushing, 120th for scoring, and 125th for fewest turnovers committed.
Defensively, Tulsa ranks 87th overall, 52nd against the pass, 114th against the rush, 83rd in fewest points allowed, and 54th in takeaways.
East Carolina Pirates
The East Carolina Pirates are coming off a 26-19 loss to the Tulane Green Wave as 6.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 53.5.
East Carolina is 3-3 straight up, 4-2 against the spread, and 1-5 under the total.
East Carolina has national metrics of 36th for total offense, 20th for passing, 86th for rushing, 71st for scoring, and 27th for fewest turnovers committed.
On Defense, the Pirates rank 41st overall, 60th vs. the pass, 36th vs. the rush, 15th for fewest points allowed, and 104th for takeaways.
Tulsa at East Carolina Betting Trends
Of great concern is the poor betting value on the road by Tulsa.
The Golden Hurricane is 5-14 against the spread in their last 19 road matchups.
Tulsa went over the total in only five of its last 18 road matchups.
East Carolina has been a solid home betting value.
The Pirates covered seven of their last 11 home games.
East Carolina went under the total in ten of its most recent 14 home games.
In the series between Tulsa and East Carolina, the Golden Hurricane covered six of their most recent seven games with the Pirates.
Eight of the last ten games between Tulsa and East Carolina went over the total.
Specifically at East Carolina, Tulsa got the cash in three consecutive games against the Pirates.
Four of the last five meetings between the Golden Hurricane and Pirates at East Carolina went over the total.
Tulsa at East Carolina Best Bets
So far in 2025, Tulsa has not shown reliable value in a potentially lost season. East Carolina is showing a tidy profit and good improvement on the field.
Main Pick: East Carolina Pirates
Over/Under Pick: Over the Total
Player Prop Picks: Dominic Richardson Under the Rushing Yards Total
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