EPSN2 Football Odds: East Carolina vs North Carolina

The East Carolina Pirates and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kenan Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Patrick Pinkney had 174 yards passing, one TD and one interception for East Carolina in a 35-20 loss to West Virginia in Week 2. The Pirates did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 44.5. North Carolina stormed back with 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to beat Connecticut 12-10 in Week 2. The Tar Heels did not cover as 6-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 41.5. Current streak: North Carolina has won 2 straight games. Team records: East Carolina: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS North Carolina: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS East Carolina most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 North Carolina most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: East Carolina is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games North Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home North Carolina is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games Next up: East Carolina home to Central Florida, Saturday, September 26 North Carolina at Georgia Tech, Saturday, September 26