The Central Florida Knights were 0-12 just two years ago, and have been rebuilt at warp speed. They will enter this game at 4-0 and are a legit candidate to win the AAC, and maybe a prime Bowl bid. Before that happens there are a lot of games left. The offense has been nearly flawless, and the ECU defense is very poor. They allowed 23 points to Cincinnati last week in a game shortened by lightning, and East Carolina has been good at one thing - putting up some points. They were just a 25-point dog at West Virginia, and 21.5 vs. South Florida, so I think this one is way too high. No disrespect for Central Florida, but with tough games on deck vs. Navy and SMU, I don't think the starters will play the full 60 minutes, nor will the "A" game last more than a quarter or two once they see they have this one in hand. Take the points on Eastern Carolina.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on October 12, 2023 at 10:06AM ET.
East Carolina at Central Florida
October 14, 2017
1 unit on East Carolina +35 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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