East Carolina Pirates vs Tulane Green Wave Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/9

College Football Preview

In Week 7 of the 2025 regular season, the East Carolina Pirates travel to New Orleans to play the Tulane Green Wave. The game will be held at Yulman Stadium on Thursday, October 9, at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN.

East Carolina enters the game with a 3-2 record, including a 1-1 record on the road. Tulane, on the other hand, has a 4-1 record and is undefeated at home. Both teams compete in the American Conference and have a conference record of 1-0.

East Carolina Team Preview

The East Carolina Pirates have had a mixed start to their season. They won against the Army Black Knights 28-6 and had a dominant victory over Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 38-0. However, they lost to BYU Cougars 34-13 and North Carolina State Wolfpack 24-17. Their strongest showing was against Campbell Fighting Camels with a 56-3 win.

Quarterback Katin Houser is leading the team with 1,509 passing yards. He ranks 12th in the league for passing yards and has thrown seven touchdowns. The team’s rushing game ranks 87th, with London Montgomery leading the pack with 209 yards.

The Pirates face some challenges with injuries. Key players like Xavier McIver and Brock Spalding are questionable or out. The team will need to adjust, as several players are dealing with suspensions and undisclosed injuries.

East Carolina vs Tulane Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: East Carolina Pirates vs. Tulane Green Wave
  • Venue: Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA
  • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: East Carolina +204, Tulane -247

Tulane Team Preview

The Tulane Green Wave have had a mixed 2025 season so far. They have won four of their five games, showing strong performances in several areas. Their most recent win was against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, with a score of 31-14. In that game, Tulane had 23 first downs and 186 rushing yards, which helped them secure the victory.

Tulane’s offense has been solid, with 1034 rushing yards, ranking 33rd in the nation. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff has contributed significantly with 820 passing yards. The team also ranks well in fumbles recovered, with five, placing them 4th nationally.

The Green Wave are dealing with some injuries, which could affect their lineup. Key players like Ty Thompson and Bailey Despanie are questionable for the next game. Despite these challenges, Tulane’s defense remains strong, with 11 sacks and six interceptions this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, take Tulane -7.0. East Carolina has scored 152 points this season, ranking 48th, while Tulane has scored 131 points, ranking 64th. Tulane’s defense has allowed 120 points, which is better than East Carolina’s 67 points allowed, suggesting Tulane can cover the spread.

For the total, pick the under 54.5. East Carolina’s defense is strong with 67 points allowed, ranked 31st, and Tulane’s defense has allowed 120 points, ranked 68th. Both teams have shown solid defensive stats, so the game is likely to stay under the total.