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East Carolina -4.5 over Temple (NCAAF)

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East Carolina has a favorable opportunity to get its offense moving against a Temple defense allowing more than 400 yards per game. The Pirates produced 421 yards against Memphis in their last outing, and our expectation is that they can build on that performance at home. Establishing the run early would help ECU stay out of obvious passing situations, where sacks and turnovers have disrupted too many possessions. Against this defense, the Pirates should have opportunities to sustain drives without needing to force big plays. Temple’s rushing attack is the main concern, so East Carolina needs disciplined tackling and enough early-down stops to put the Owls behind schedule. Offensively, protecting the football and finishing promising possessions will be more important than piling up yardage. We expect the home setting and the matchup against Temple’s defense to help ECU create the separation needed to cover a number below a touchdown. Take East Carolina -4.5.

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