East Carolina Pirates vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 10/9/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: East Carolina Pirates vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Tulane Green Wave (4-1) are hosting the East Carolina Pirates (3-2) at Yulman Stadium on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Tulane opens this matchup as 7.0-point favorites. The total has been set at 54.5.

The East Carolina Pirates head into this matchup 3-2 this season. In their last contest, the Pirates faced the Army Black Knights and walked away with a win by a score of 28-6. When it came to stopping the run, the Pirates gave up 241 yards on 53 tries, which calculates to 4.5 yards per rush allowed. East Carolina gave up 6 pass completions on 12 tries for 49 yards, and a completion percentage of 50.0%. In all, they had 72 plays for 431 yds. The East Carolina Pirates ran the ball 50 times and totaled 180 yards, which is an average of 3.6 yds per carry.

The Pirates have attained 2,280 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, East Carolina has totaled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 12 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 5 times. East Carolina has amassed 121 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 39 infractions for 311 yds. Offensively they're maintaining an average of 141.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 91st in Division 1. Regarding putting points on the board, the East Carolina Pirates are averaging 30.4 points per contest.

In terms of passing yards, the Pirates have allowed 932 yds which has them sitting in 38th in D-1. They have given up 186.4 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 60.5%. For the season, they have given up 304.2 yards/outing putting them 26th in D-1. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air as well as 5 touchdowns via the ground game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.3 yards per running attempt and 117.8 yards on the ground per contest on the year. Overall, they have given up 589 running yards through 5 games. The Pirates rank 11th in the nation when it comes to team defense, allowing 13.4 points per game.

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The Green Wave step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Green Wave got the win with a final of 31-14 against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The Green Wave finished the game with a total of 437 yards and they ran 75 plays (5.8 yds per play). Tulane ran the ball for 4.3 yards per attempt, finishing with 185 yds on 43 carries. Tulane relinquished 38 run attempts for 92 yards (2.4 yards per carry). The Green Wave secondary gave up a completion percentage of 50.0%, surrendering 245 yds on 18 out of 36 through the air.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Green Wave sit 84th in Division 1 maintaining an average of 26.2 PPG. The Tulane Green Wave maintain an average of 394.4 yards/contest, ranking them 68th in Division 1. The Tulane offense has accrued 376 yds of penalties on 40 infractions, which is good for 21st in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 1 interception while surrendering 3 fumbles and they have obtained 109 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Green Wave have compiled 943 yards via the pass along with an average of 188.6 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 102nd in the nation. They average 205.8 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 1,029 yards for the season.

Tulane has allowed a total of 738 yards rushing (147.6 yards per outing) in addition to 6 touchdowns rushing this year. They have yielded 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 251.4 yards/outing, ranking them 112th in Division 1. Overall, they have relinquished 120 pts. Their defense has tallied 5 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions for the year. The Green Wave defense has taken the field for 346 plays, which is 79th in college football. The Green Wave are relinquishing 24.0 points per contest, which has them 72nd in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Pirates/Green Wave college football game against the spread?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Green Wave -7.0

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