Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates Prediction, 10/16/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Location: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Pirates (-16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is the site where the East Carolina Pirates (3-3) will take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-4) on Thursday, October 16, 2025. East Carolina opens this game as 16.5-point favorites. The total comes in at 54.5.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this game with a record of 2-4 for this season. In their last game, the Golden Hurricane went up against the Memphis Tigers and went home with a loss by a final score of 45-7. In the running game, the Golden Hurricane gave up 191 yds on 48 attempts, which averages out to 4.0 yards per rush surrendered. Tulsa conceded 22 pass completions on 30 tries for a total of 266 yds, and a completion rate of 73.3%. At the end of the game, they had 58 plays which converted into 246 yds. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane rushed the ball a total of 24 different times and compiled 71 yds, earning them an average of 3.0 yards per carry.

The Golden Hurricane have earned 2,210 yards in total for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Tulsa has amassed 7 touchdowns via the pass and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 12 different times. Tulsa has compiled 124 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 31 infractions for 215 yds. As a team they're maintaining an average of 152.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 76th in Division 1. Regarding scoring, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have an average of 18.7 points per game.

The Golden Hurricane are ranked 84th in the country regarding their opponents scoring, giving up 26.3 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.3 yards per run and 181.2 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have allowed 1,087 running yards through 6 contests. Regarding yards through the air, the Golden Hurricane have given up 1,222 yds which puts them in 50th in the country. They have yielded 203.7 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 63.3%. In total, they are allowing 384.8 yards per game putting them 88th in college football. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 14 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Pirates head into this matchup 3-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Pirates took a defeat with a final score of 26-19 when they faced the Tulane Green Wave. East Carolina rushed for 3.7 yards per tote, finishing with 160 yards on 43 carries. The Pirates finished with a total of 340 yds and they ran 73 plays (4.7 yards per play). The Pirates pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 73.0%, surrendering 362 yards on 27 for 37 passing. East Carolina relinquished 25 rush attempts for 96 yds (3.8 yards per rush).

The East Carolina Pirates hold an average of 436.7 yards per game, which ranks them 36th in college football. The East Carolina offense has compiled 371 yards of penalties on 46 violations, which has them ranked 22nd in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 144.2 yards per game via the rush and have run for 865 yards for the year. They have thrown 4 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 143 first downs. In terms of putting points on the board, the Pirates are sitting 71st in the nation averaging 28.5 points per game. For the season to this point, the Pirates have thrown for a total of 1,755 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 292.5 passing yards per outing, ranking them 20th in the nation.

The Pirates are giving up 15.5 points per game, which has them 15th in college football. East Carolina has yielded a total of 685 yards rushing (114.2 yards per contest) in addition to 5 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have given up 4 touchdowns from the passing game in addition to 215.7 yards/game, which has them in 61st in D-1. The Pirates defense has taken part in 385 plays, which is good for 47th in the country. They have compiled 7 fumbles and 3 interceptions for the year. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 93 pts.

Who will win tonight's Golden Hurricane/Pirates college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +16.5

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