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The East Carolina Pirates (1-6) will visit the UTSA Roadrunners (4-3) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Roadrunners are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -18.5) against the Pirates. The over/under for this matchup is 46 points.
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Game Info for UTSA vs. East Carolina
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Stadium: Alamodome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | -18.5 | -110 | -110 | 46 | -110 | -110 | -1106 | +683 |
UTSA Pick Insights
- UTSA has posted a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
- Two of UTSA’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (28.6%).
UTSA Stats & Insights
- UTSA is putting up 394.3 yards per game offensively this year (69th in the FBS), and are surrendering 371.1 yards per game (66th) on defense.
- UTSA is averaging 29 points per game on offense (67th in the FBS), and ranks 68th defensively with 25.1 points allowed per game.
- UTSA is putting up 238.4 passing yards per game offensively this year (59th in the FBS), and is giving up 241.1 passing yards per game (91st) on the defensive side of the ball.
- UTSA is putting up 155.9 rushing yards per game on offense this year (66th in the FBS), and is surrendering 130 rushing yards per game (54th) on defense.
- UTSA sports the 82nd-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (39.8% third-down percentage allowed), and has been better on offense, ranking 19th-best with a 46.6% third-down conversion rate.
- UTSA owns the 105th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -4, forcing eight turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while turning it over 12 times (90th in the FBS).
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris has recorded 1,193 yards (170.4 ypg) on 114-of-171 passing with nine touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 94 rushing yards (13.4 ypg) on 39 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Kevorian Barnes has carried the ball 104 times for a team-high 469 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times as a runner.
- Robert Henry has carried the ball 53 times for 359 yards (51.3 per game) and five touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus’ leads his squad with 496 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 51 catches (out of 70 targets) and scored six touchdowns.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has hauled in 19 passes while averaging 49.9 yards per game and scoring four touchdowns.
- Devin McCuin has compiled 23 receptions for 326 yards, an average of 46.6 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Trey Moore has collected nine sacks to lead the team, while also recording nine TFL and 28 tackles.
- Martavius French, UTSA’s tackle leader, has 37 tackles this year.
- Nicktroy Fortune has a team-leading one interception to go along with 12 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
East Carolina Betting Insights
- East Carolina is 2-5-0 against the spread this year.
- When it has played as at least 18.5-point underdogs this season, East Carolina is 1-0 against the spread.
- Two of East Carolina’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (28.6%).
East Carolina Pick Insights
- East Carolina has not been getting things done offensively, ranking fourth-worst with 274 total yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, surrendering 329.3 total yards per contest (28th-ranked).
- East Carolina ranks ninth-worst in points per game (17.4), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 60th in the FBS with 24.1 points surrendered per contest.
- East Carolina ranks 14th-worst in passing yards per game (161), but it has been more effective defensively, ranking 47th in the FBS with 210.3 passing yards ceded per contest.
- East Carolina ranks 21st-worst in rushing yards per game (113), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 35th in the FBS with 119 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- East Carolina ranks 11th-worst in third-down conversion percentage (30.6%), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 69th in the FBS with a 37.9% third-down rate allowed.
- East Carolina has produced 11 forced turnovers (50th in the FBS) and committed 10 turnovers (64th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 56th in the FBS.
East Carolina’s Best Players
- Alex Flinn leads East Carolina with 718 yards on 72-of-143 passing with two touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- The team’s top rusher, Rahjai Harris, has carried the ball 76 times for 249 yards (35.6 per game) with four touchdowns.
- Mason Garcia has totaled 227 yards on 50 carries with two touchdowns.
- Chase Sowell has racked up 295 receiving yards on 25 receptions to pace his team so far this season.
- Jaylen Johnson has caught 25 passes and compiled 236 receiving yards (33.7 per game).
- Jsi Hatfield’s 35 targets have resulted in 17 grabs for 219 yards.
- Chad Stephens has 1.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 22 tackles.
- East Carolina’s tackle leader, Julius Wood, has 44 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Antoine Jackson leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 13 tackles and one pass defended.
