Florida Atlantic Owls vs. East Carolina Pirates Prediction, Odds and Tips

The FAU Owls are technically still alive when it comes to bowl eligibility, but they need to top the standings in the final four games. It begins with a trip to Rowdy Dowdy in Greenville, North Carolina. The Owls suffered a disappointing 44-21 home loss to South Florida last Friday as +1.5 underdogs and now face the East Carolina Pirates on a short break. The Owls' defense has really struggled of late, allowing 38 or more points in each of the last three games – all losses – while giving up 43.0 ppg in the last two road contests. It's no surprise that the over has cashed three times in a row and five of the last six games for FAU.

East Carolina was coming off an impressive 56-34 win over Temple last time out and the offense has put up at least 24 points in 5 straight games while the defense has put up 34 or more points in 3 straight games and in 4 of the last 5 games. ECU is also on a 3-0 run in the over while being 4-1 in its last 5 games. These teams met last season in Boca Raton, with the Pirates posting a 22-7 win as +7.5 underdogs while the underdogs came in slightly in the money. However, neither team has played very well defensively recently – and that means the over is coming up on Thursday night. Neither team has been particularly good at tackling in the last three games, so we should see a lot of great plays to score points.

Florida Atlantic vs. East Carolina Prediction: Over 57 (-110) available at time of publication. Playable up to 58.5.

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