East Carolina-North Carolina State Preview

The East Carolina Pirates and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Carter-Finley Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 7-point favorites versus the Wolfpack, while the game's total is sitting at 44. Patrick Pinkney threw a touchdown pass to Jamar Bryant late in the fourth quarter to lead East Carolina to a comeback 28-24 win over Tulane in Week 3. Despite the victory East Carolina failed to cover the 12-point spread, while the combined score of 52 played OVER the posted total. The North Carolina State Wolf pack only managed one touchdown in a 27-9 loss to the Clemson Tigers in Week 3. N.C. State did manage to grab the payday by covering the 21-point spread in that loss. The combined score played UNDER the posted total of 46. Current streak: East Carolina has won 3 straight games. Team records: East Carolina: 3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS North Carolina State: 1-2 SU, 1-1 ATS East Carolina most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 North Carolina State most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: East Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games East Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road North Carolina State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up: East Carolina home to Houston, Saturday, September 27 North Carolina State home to South Florida, Saturday, September 27