Free Week 5 Prediction: Pirates vs Monarchs Odds
Looking for East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs free picks? Week 5 betting sees the Pirates taking on the Monarchs on Saturday September 28th at Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NCAA football season long so stay tuned for more FREE college football predictions like this East Carolina Old Dominion Week 5 free pick.
College Football Handicapping: Week 5
(2-2) East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (1-2)
Date: Saturday, September 28th 2019
Time: 6:00 pm EST
Venue: Foreman Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, Norfolk, Virginia
NCAA Football Spread: ODU -2.5
NCAA Betting Total: 47.5
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East Carolina is looking for its first road win of the season. Taking on a light Old Dominion team they should be able to get it too.
The Monarchs pushed Virginia for three quarters last week. Still not sure that means much in terms of where they will be in Conference USA.
This is hardly the most exciting game but something to check out while enjoying your appetizers or pre dinner drinks.
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East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina has two wins but they are both over FCS opponents. In games against team at “their level” they have blowout losses to NC State (OK) and a Navy team that might not be any good.
The offense is all about quarterback Holton Ahlers. He might not be lighting up the college football world but he leads the team in rushing and passing. He is a threat on every play.
Even though they are not prolific there are few teams as balanced at East Carolina, 190ypg rushing and 196ypg passing. At least that should keep ODU guessing.
ECU’s defensive stats are padded by those wins against the FCS. I am not expecting this group to be even average against FBS competition this season.
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This is a winnable game on the road. It looks like the oddsmakers are only using the location to determine an advantage.
Old Dominion Monarchs
In a classic hangover spot a very good Virginia team needed all four quarters to dispatch the Monarchs. It was one of those that everyone saw coming and ODU played their part.
This is their last game before Conference USA play starts and a key one if they want to go bowling at the end of the season.
The lone win they have so far is against Norfolk so neither of these teams have an FBS win…yet. In taking on UVA and Virginia Tech ODU has been somewhat competitive.
They have been taking on good defensive units so perhaps their offense gets going a little bit against a team that will not have the same calibre of athletes.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- ECU are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 road games.
- ECU are 6-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- ECU are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. CUSA.
- ODU are 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 home games.
- Under is 7-3 in ODU last 10 games as a favorite.
Free Week 5 NCAA Football Pick
This a game that could really go in any direction. Either team could win and either team could win by a lot.
4* Free NCAA Betting Pick: East Carolina ML
Whenever there is a lot of doubt I always lean to the underdog. This is a short line odds are winner covers. In that case why not try and win a little extra.
The key to this one is going to Ahlers. I like taking a dog when their quarterback is their best playmaker. He gets to handle the ball on every play.
Week 5 Free Score Prediction: East Carolina 33 – Old Dominion 24
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