The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are still searching for their first AAC win of the season as they visit the East Carolina Pirates for a Thursday night clash.
With both offenses struggling throughout the year, I’m backing the Under in my Tulsa vs. East Carolina predictions.
Let’s break down this midweek matchup in my free college football picks for Thursday, October 16.
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Tulsa vs East Carolina prediction
Tulsa vs East Carolina best bet: Under 54.5 (-112)
If you’re a fan of high-octane, high-scoring offensive football, you might not get a lot of enjoyment out of this Thursday night AAC matchup. East Carolina has struggled to move the ball on the ground, and even senior quarterback Katin Houser hasn’t done much to spark the offense, which hasn’t done much outside of scoring 56 points against the Campbell Fighting Camels.
That still dwarfs the production of the Tulsa offense. The Golden Hurricane haven’t scored more than 23 points against an FBS opponent this year, and was even held to a less-than-impressive 35 by the Abilene Christian Wildcats. At just 5.0 yards per play, Tulsa rates among the worst offenses in the country when it comes to moving the ball, and they’ve been especially poor through the air, throwing as many interceptions as touchdowns (seven each).
Both teams have played towards the Under this year, hitting below the number on five of six occasions. East Carolina has held three of its last five opponents to six points or less, while Tulsa has been reasonable enough on the defensive side, allowing 26.3 ppg. We’re looking at a low-scoring affair where the Under is the clear play.
Tulsa vs East Carolina same-game parlay
The Golden Hurricane deserve to be an underdog in this game, but there’s every chance things remain close, and that makes a big number on the first half moneyline appealing. I’m combining the Under with bets on Tulsa to cover the spread and take the lead at the half in order to create a high-value SGP.
Tulsa vs East Carolina SGP
- Under 54.4
- Tulsa +16.5
- Tulsa moneyline — 1H
Tulsa vs East Carolina game predictions
Tulsa vs East Carolina moneyline prediction
Tulsa is outmatched in this game, but not by the amount the moneyline suggests, making the Golden Hurricane an interesting longshot bet to win.
Tulsa vs East Carolina spread prediction
The more realistic way to take Tulsa is to bet them on the spread, where they are getting more than two touchdowns against an East Carolina team that is only averaging 23 ppg against FCS opponents.
Tulsa vs East Carolina Over/Under prediction
Both the Pirates and the Golden Hurricane are struggling to score points but playing reasonable defense, making the Under the play in this game.
Tulsa vs East Carolina odds
- Spread: Tulsa +16.5| East Carolina -16.5
- Moneyline: Tulsa +510 | East Carolina -788
- Over/Under: Over 55.5 | Under 55.5
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How to watch Tulsa vs East Carolina
| Location | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC |
| Date | Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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