| MATCHUP | Black Knights Army | Pirates East Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Where | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville, NC | |
| When | Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The Army Black Knights and East Carolina Pirates meet Thursday in college football action at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Here’s a Army vs East Carolina Prediction. This article will include a Army vs East Carolina Pick.
Army Black Knights Betting Preview
The Army Black Knights lost to North Texas, beat Kansas State, and they play UAB next. Army has won 10 of its last 14 games. Dewayne Coleman is completing 56.5 percent of his passes for 230 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Brady Anderson and Noah Short have combined for 273 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Samari Howard has 5 receptions.
The Army Black Knights ground game is averaging 301.3 yards per contest, and Dewayne Coleman leads the way with 217 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Army is allowing 32 points and 356 yards per game. Andon Thomas leads the Army Black Knights with 29 tackles, Kalib Fortner has 1 sack and Collin Matteson has 1 interception.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates lost to BYU, beat Coastal Carolina, and they play Tulane next. East Carolina has split its last 6 games. Katin Houser is completing 68.4 percent of his passes for 1,258 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Brock Spalding and Yannick Smith have combined for 567 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Anthony Smith has 25 receptions.
The East Carolina Pirates ground game is averaging 131.3 yards per contest, and London Montgomery leads the way with 151 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, East Carolina is allowing 15.3 points and 307.8 yards per game. Ja’Marley Riddle leads the East Carolina Pirates with 20 tackles, Jasiyah Robinson has 2 sacks and Teagan Wilk has 1 interception.
Army Black Knights @ East Carolina Pirates Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the East Carolina Pirates will win
- East Carolina has won three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- East Carolina has covered the spread in four of its last five games.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three games as an underdog against teams from North Carolina.
Why the Army Black Knights will win
- Army has won each of its last three games as an underdog after coming off overtime.
- Army has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Six of East Carolina’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Army’s last three road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total points line.
East Carolina Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Katin Houser has recorded 250+ passing yards in four consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 5.
Army Black Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Noah Short leads Army for receptions (9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- East Carolina ranks 12th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (331.0).
- East Carolina ranks 123rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (72.0).
- Army ranks 4th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (301.3).
- Army ranks T133rd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (109.0).
Army vs East Carolina Prediction
It’s not easy to prepare for Army’s triple-option offense in one week, and it’s even more difficult in five days. However, Army hasn’t played much defense through three games, and it even led to a loss to Tarleton State. I doubt the defense is going to be any better with a quick turnaround on the road. East Carolina has issues of its own, but it’s shown heart defensively and did hang around with NC State in its season opener. This just feels like a big ask for Army with the travel and fresh off a heartbreaking overtime loss. Give me East Carolina by a touchdown on Thursday.