Predictions, odds for East Carolina vs. NC State

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College football bowl action continues with the Go Bowling Military Bowl featuring East Carolina Pirates facing NC State Wolfpack. This marks the programs’ first meeting since 2022.

The Pirates are heading to their third bowl game in four seasons and are determined to secure their first bowl win under new coach Blake Harrell. East Carolina had parted ways with former head coach Mike Houston after a challenging start to the season. Transfer quarterback Katin Houser has led the Pirates’ offense in his first year, finishing the regular season with a 60.6% completion rate, totaling 1,859 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

The Wolf pack finished the regular season with a 6-6 record. Quarterback CJ Bailey completed 177 of 276 pass attempts for 2,183 yards, along with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. On the defensive side, the Wolfpack defensive end Davin Vann led FBS with six forced fumbles. He recorded 41 total tackles, including 16 solo tackles.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Military Bowl:

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Military Bowl Predictions: East Carolina vs. NC State

USA TODAY: The majority choose NC State

  • Scooby Axon: NC State
  • Jordan Mendoza: NC State
  • Paul Myerberg: NC state
  • Eric Smith: NC State
  • Eddie Timanus: East Carolina
  • Dan Wolken: NC State

ESPN: NC State 34, East Carolina 26

Adam Rittenberg writes: “Two teams located about 80 miles apart will travel north to Annapolis to meet for the first time since 2022, when NC State escaped Greenville with a 21-20 victory. ECU coach Blake Harrell named to permanent role Nov. 27, will aim for his first bowl win Dave Doeren, seeking his first postseason victory since the 2017 Sun Bowl, will deal with longtime defensive coordinator Tony Gibson’s departure, named Marshall Wolfpack head coach, first-year quarterback CJ Bailey has shown promise when he takes care of the ball and will make enough plays.

College Football Network: East Carolina 31, NC State 28

Staff writes: “East Carolina will be hungry for a fifth win under new coach Blake Harrell, especially one against a rival. I’m not sure I can say the same for a 6-6 NC State team that is more focused on the transfer portal than the Military Bowl. Take the points and sprinkle the pirates on the money line. I’m leaning towards this being a shootout that ticks over the total, but I’m less sure about that than I am on Harrell’s squad .”

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Military Bowl odds, lines: East Carolina vs. NC State

The NC State Wolfpack are favorites to defeat the East Carolina Pirates, according to BetMGM college football odds.

Odds from the afternoon of Friday 27 December.

  • Spread: NC State (-7)
  • Money Lines: NC mode (-275); East Carolina (+225)
  • Above/below: 58.5

How to watch East Carolina vs. NC State in the Military Bowl

  • Date: Saturday 28 Dec
  • Time: 5:45 p.m. ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Current: Fubo
  • Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, Maryland)

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