Looking for East Carolina Pirates vs. Memphis Tigers betting trends and odds? Below you’ll find the latest DraftKings Sportsbook Point Spread, Total and Moneyline betting percentages, plus where the public and sharp money are landing before kickoff on Thursday.
East Carolina vs. Memphis Best Picks Today
- Memphis -10.5 (-108): The widest gap on the board. Memphis draws 59% of Point Spread tickets but 87% of the handle, a 28-point gap that points to larger bettors laying the points.
- Over 53.5 (-115): The Over holds 93% of the Total handle on 79% of tickets, and the two offenses combine for 58.9 points per game.
- Marcus Stokes Passing Touchdowns 2+ (-121): Stokes has 18 touchdown passes through seven games, an average of more than 2.5 per game.
Game Info
| Kickoff | Thursday, October 22 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Venue | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Memphis, TN |
| TV | ESPN2 |
East Carolina vs. Memphis Odds
| Market | Tigers (Home) | Pirates (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | -10.5 (-108) | +10.5 (-112) |
| Total | Over 53.5 (-115) | Under 53.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -425 | +330 |
DraftKings Betting Trends
| Market | Side | Bets % | Handle % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Spread | Memphis -10.5 | 59% | 87% |
| Point Spread | East Carolina +10.5 | 41% | 13% |
| Total | Over 53.5 | 79% | 93% |
| Total | Under 53.5 | 21% | 7% |
| Moneyline | Memphis | 97% | 99% |
| Moneyline | East Carolina | 3% | 1% |
Memphis’s Point Spread shows the biggest handle-vs-bet gap, with 87% of the money on just 59% of tickets. East Carolina draws 41% of spread bets but only 13% of the handle, so the larger wagers are lining up behind the home favorite.
QB Matchup
| Stat | Marcus Stokes (MEM) | Emory Williams (ECU) |
|---|---|---|
| Comp% | 66.9% | 65.4% |
| Pass YPG | 263.0 | 131.0 |
| TD/INT | 18/6 | 7/2 |
| Passer Rating | 178.5 | 136.7 |
Team Comparison
| Stat | MEM | ECU |
|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 35.4 | 23.5 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Yards/Game | 512.6 | 339.5 |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 372.4 | 326.3 |
| 3rd Down % | 45.1% | 31.3% |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
Key Matchup Numbers
- Sharp lean on the home favorite: Memphis holds 87% of the Point Spread handle and 99% of the Moneyline handle, both higher than its ticket share.
- A 173-yard gap in total offense: Memphis averages 512.6 yards per game, including 237.7 on the ground, while East Carolina averages 339.5.
- Third downs favor Memphis on both sides: The Tigers convert 45.1% of third downs against an East Carolina defense allowing 33.3%. The Pirates convert just 31.3%, and Memphis holds opponents to 31.5%.
DraftKings Player Props
- Marcus Stokes (MEM) Passing Yards 230+ (-106): sits below his 263.0 passing yards per game
- Jaylin Carter (MEM) Rushing Yards 100+ (-109): Memphis rushes for 237.7 yards per game as a team
- Jaylin Carter (MEM) Anytime TD Scorer (-310): the shortest-priced touchdown scorer on the board
- TJ Engleman (ECU) Rushing Yards 100+ (+114): plus money on the century mark, with East Carolina rushing for 155.8 yards per game
- Ray Ray Joseph (ECU) Receiving Yards 40+ (-115): the only East Carolina receiving yardage prop on the board
- Hunter Tipton (MEM) Anytime TD Scorer (+130): the shortest-priced pass catcher on either side to score
FAQs
What are the East Carolina vs. Memphis odds this week?
Memphis is a 10.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Point Spread set at Memphis -10.5 (-108). The Total is set at 53.5, and Memphis is -425 on the Moneyline while East Carolina is +330.
What are CFB betting trends?
Betting trends show how the public is wagering on a game by breaking down the percentage of total bets (tickets) and total money (handle) on each side of a market. They help identify which side recreational bettors favor versus where larger, potentially sharper money is landing.
What is the difference between bets and handle?
Bets refer to the number of individual tickets placed, while handle represents the total dollar amount wagered. A side with low bet percentage but high handle percentage suggests fewer bettors placing larger wagers, often interpreted as sharp or professional action.
How do betting trends identify sharp money?
Sharp money refers to wagers placed by professional or highly informed bettors. It is typically identified through handle-vs-bet discrepancies: when a side draws a disproportionate share of money relative to its ticket count, sharps are likely involved.