East Carolina Pirates vs. Houston Cougars Point Spread - Pick

[J Green]

East Carolina Pirates vs. Houston Cougars Point Spread - Pick

Betting Odds: ECU +9.5 / Houston -9.5
Over/Under Total: 72.5
Moneyline: ECU +290 / Houston -350

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Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:

East Carolina Pirates: 1-3 SU / 2-2 ATS
Houston Cougars: 5-0 SU 3-2 ATS

Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings
East Carolina Pirates: 77.17
Houston Cougars: 76.08

Trends Worth Noting:

1. ECU is 1-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
2. ECU is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
3. Houston is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
4. Houston is 13-6 ATS in their last 19 home games.

Key Injuries:

ECU
Justin Jones WR Prob Sat - Knee
Justin Dixon LB Ques Sat - Disciplinary
Derek Blacknall DB Ques Sat - Back
Mack Helms OL Ques Sat - Concussion

Houston
Ralph Oragwu OL Ques Week 6 - Ankle
Colton Valencia DB Ques Week 6 - Neck

Matchup Analysis:

Houston has the best passing attack in the nation and for the first time in the last several seasons their defense is decent. ECU has a solid passing attack, but their defense only ranks 100th in the nation. Take Houston to win and cover.

Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread: Houston -9.5

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