Liberty (3-0) vs East Carolina (2-1)
Game Info: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Williams Stadium)
Betting Odds: Liberty -7 / East Carolina +7 --- Over/Under: 53.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article, we will formulate an East Carolina vs Liberty prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 21st at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week four matchup.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates are 2-1 this year after they lost to Appalachian State by a score of 21-19 last week. East Carolina led 16-0 after the first quarter, but they allowed the next 21 points, which was enough for the loss. The Pirates were outgained by a total of 505-324, won the turnover battle 3-2, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Jake Garcia threw for 226 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Rahjai Harris rushed for 87 yards on 13 carries.
East Carolina defeated Norfolk State by a score of 42-3 and Old Dominion by a score of 20-14 in their first two games. The ECU offense has scored 27 points per game with 289 passing yards and 143 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 12.7 points per game this year. The Pirates have gone 50% on third down and have not tried a fourth down so far this season.
Liberty Flames Betting Preview
The Liberty Flames are 3-0 this season after they defeated UTEP by a score of 28-10 in their last game. Liberty trailed 3-0 in the first quarter, but they scored 28 of the last 35 points for the double-digit win. The Flames outgained UTEP by a total of 417-335, won the turnover battle 3-2, and went 5-13 on third down in the game. Kaidon Salter threw for 228 yards and one touchdown, while Billy Lucas rushed for 104 yards and three scores.
Liberty defeated Campbell by a score of 41-24 and New Mexico State by a score of 30-24 in their first two games. The Liberty offense has scored 35.7 points per game with 246 passing yards and 227.7 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 19.3 points per game this season. The Flames have gone 39.5% on third down and 1-2 on fourth down through three games. Kaidon Salter has completed 66.2% of his passes for 726 yards and three touchdowns, while Quinton Cooley has rushed for 266 yards and three scores.
East Carolina vs Liberty Prediction
Liberty comes into this matchup with a perfect 3-0 record so far this season and they will look for their fourth straight win here. The Flames will be at home, but they did have some struggles in their first two games against Campbell and New Mexico State. East Carolina nearly beat a good Appalachian State team last week, but their offense disappeared after the first quarter. This should be a pretty good game, but I like East Carolina with the points, as I think they will find success against this Liberty defense. Take ECU here.
David’s Pick East Carolina +7
AUTHOR: David Racey
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