East Carolina-Virginia Preview

The East Carolina Pirates and the Virginia Cavaliers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Scott Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brandon Simmons rushed for 85 yards and one touchdown as East Carolina were upset 41-24 by Houston in Week 5.
The Pirates failed to cover the 10.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 61.5.
Virginia dominated from the start en route to a 31-0 thrashing of the Maryland in Week 6, as 13-point underdogs. The 31 points went UNDER the posted total of 46.
Marc Verica completed 24-of-33 for 222 yards with two touchdowns, while running in for another score.
Current streak:
East Carolina has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
East Carolina: 3-2 SU, 2-3 ATS
Virginia: 2-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
East Carolina most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Virginia most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of East Carolina’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of East Carolina’s last 6 games
East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
East Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Virginia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
Virginia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
East Carolina home to Memphis, Saturday, October 18
Virginia home to North Carolina, Saturday, October 18

 

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