East Carolina Pirates vs UAB Blazers Prediction, 10/15/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: East Carolina Pirates vs UAB Blazers

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Location: Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Blazers (+4.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

Protective Stadium is the location where the UAB Blazers (3-3) will attempt to defeat the East Carolina Pirates (3-2) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. UAB is 4.5-point underdogs. The over/under is 48.5.

The East Carolina Pirates come into this game with a record of 3-2 this season. In their last contest, the Pirates took the field against the Rice Owls and went home with a win by a final score of 28-12. The East Carolina Pirates ended up running the ball 41 different times and accrued 234 yds, earning them an average of 5.7 yards per tote. When all was said and done, they ran 75 plays which converted into 376 yds. East Carolina gave up 4 completions on 14 attempts for 69 yds, and a completion rate of 28.6%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Pirates gave up 164 yds on 51 tries, which is an average of 3.2 yds per run surrendered.

The Pirates currently have 1,720 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to getting the ball in the endzone, East Carolina has earned 9 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 8 different times. East Carolina has compiled 80 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 37 penalties for 353 yards. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 148.8 yards on the ground which is 81st in Division 1. In terms of putting points on the board, the East Carolina Pirates are averaging 24.8 PPG.

When talking about yards through the air, the Pirates have allowed 863 yds which ranks them 18th in college football. They have allowed 172.6 yards per game through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 55.7%. During this campaign, they have allowed 319.4 yards/game which ranks them 39th in college football. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air as well as 10 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 3.2 yards per rush and 146.8 rushing yards per contest on the season. During the season, they have conceded 734 running yards through 5 games. The Pirates are ranked 64th in the nation when it comes to the opposition scoring, giving up 22.6 points per game.

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The Blazers come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 this year. For their last game, the Blazers got the win with a final of 33-14 against the Samford Bulldogs. The Blazers finished with 400 yards and they ran 70 plays (5.7 yds per play). UAB ran for 4.9 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 248 yards on 51 attempts. UAB conceded 25 rushing attempts for 90 yards (3.6 yds per carry). The Blazers passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 58.6%, relinquishing 140 yds on 17 out of 29 through the air.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Blazers sit 108th in Division 1 by tallying 22.2 PPG. The UAB Blazers hold an average of 335.3 yards per outing, which has them ranked 110th in college football. The UAB offense has totaled 327 yards of penalties on 37 violations, which ranks them 66th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 5 picks while allowing opponents to recover 5 fumbles and they have obtained 116 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Blazers have racked up 935 yards via the pass together with holding an average of 155.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 129th in the country. They maintain an average of 179.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,077 yards overall.

The Blazers are giving up 25.8 points per game, which has them ranked 92nd in the country. UAB has surrendered a total of 1,145 yards rushing (190.8 yards per game) as well as 12 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have given up 6 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 126.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 2nd in the nation. The Blazers defense has been on the field for 370 plays, which ranks 75th in the nation. They have 4 fumbles recovered and 4 interceptions on the season. This year, they have given up 155 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Pirates -4.5

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