Following its Week 1 College Football Betting catastrophe against FCS Tarleton State, alarm bells went off at the United States Military Academy. Army Football expects much more than to fail in such a manner. Subsequently, the Army traveled to Kansas State and beat the Wildcats as 17-point underdogs to redeem themselves. Last week, against visiting North Texas, Army suffered another disappointing home overtime loss. Now brings an American Athletic Conference matchup against the East Carolina Pirates. East Carolina has been one of the best values on the board in the first month of play.
Army Black Knights vs. East Carolina Pirates NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Army | +5½ ( -110 ) | 52½ ( -105 ) | +186 |  |
| East Carolina | -5½ ( -110 ) | 52½ ( -115 ) | -220 | |
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Army Black Knights Team Overview
Last week, the Army Black Knights lost 45-38 in overtime to the North Texas Mean Green as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 50.5. As a result, the Army is 1-2 straight up, 1-2 against the spread, and 2-1 over the Sports betting total.
Overall, the Army has national metrics of 62nd for total offense, 75th for scoring offense, and 101st for fewest turnovers committed. The Black Knights rank 70th for total defense, 116th for points allowed, and 111th for takeaways.
Caleb Hawkins scored his fourth rushing touchdown in overtime to lift North Texas past Army. Hawkins powered in from three yards out on the opening possession of overtime. Following the Black Knights having tied it at the end of regulation with Dawson Jones’ 23-yard field goal.
Army stormed back behind its triple-option attack, piling up 387 rushing yards. Hayden Reed ran for 113 yards, and quarterback Dewayne Coleman accounted for 218 total yards with two passing touchdowns. Including a 68-yarder to Brady Anderson late in the fourth quarter.
East Carolina Pirates Team Overview
Last game, the East Carolina Pirates were routed 34-13 by the BYU Cougars as 6.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 50.5. East Carolina is 2-2 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 under the total.
East Carolina has national metrics of 28th for total offense and 67th for scoring offense. The Pirates rank 100th for rushing and 12th for passing. Meanwhile, East Carolina ranks 41st for total defense and 28th for points allowed. They rank 82nd against the pass but 20th against the run.
Despite nearly matching BYU in total yards (418-404), East Carolina could not find the end zone until late. Namely, Katin Houser’s 2-yard scoring run capped off a 12-play, 97-yard drive with 8:11 remaining. Overall, Houser passed for 285 yards but was intercepted twice. Yannick Smith grabbed nine receptions for 146 yards in defeat. Nick Mazzie kicked field goals of 36 and 25 yards.
Army at East Carolina Betting Trends
The Army has been a reliable betting value on the road. To show, the Cadets lost only two of their most recent ten road tilts against the spread. Army went under the total in five of their last nine road games.
Meanwhile, East Carolina got the cash in six of their most recent nine home games. The Pirates went under the total in ten of their last 15 games at home.
In the series between Army and East Carolina, the Cadets failed to get the cash in the last five meetings. The last four games between Army at East Carolina went over the total.
Specifically at East Carolina, the Army failed to cover its last two visits. Both of those games went over the total.
Army at East Carolina SBG Free Picks
To conclude, the Pirates are showing marked improvement under head coach Blake Harrell. Last year, Harrell led East Carolina to a 5-1 finish after taking over in midseason. The Army remains a difficult team to figure out.
Army at East Carolina SBG Best Bet: East Carolina Pirates.