Army vs. East Carolina, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, September 25, 2025
Use Code WWWC Army (1-2, 0-1 American) will be trying to pick up their first conference win of the season when they visit Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Thursday night to face East Carolina (2-2, 0-0 American) at 7:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Black Knights vs. Pirates prediction. When it comes to NCAAF selections, our College Football Picks are stellar.
The Black Knights are coming off a 45-38 loss to North Texas as 2.5-point underdogs. The Pirates are coming off a 34-13 loss to BYU as 6.5-point underdogs.
East Carolina is 8-1 in its last nine games against Army. The Black Knights won last season’s meeting, 45-28.
Army Going For Second Consecutive Road Win
The Black Knights followed up their first win of the season with a loss to North Texas in their last game. They are hitting the road for the second time this season and will try to pick up their second straight road win when they play on Thursday.
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Army averages 33.7 points per game, which is 54th in the country. They are throwing for 109 yards and rushing for 301.3 yards per game.
Dewayne Coleman has completed 57 percent of his passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He also has 217 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Hayden Reed has 43 carries for 211 yards and two touchdowns, while Brady Anderson leads the team with five catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns.
Army is giving up 32 points per game, which is 116th in the nation. They are giving up 151 rushing yards and 210.5 passing yards per game.
East Carolina Trying To Bounce Back from Loss
The Pirates had their two-game winning streak snapped by BYU in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their first conference win of the season when they play on Thursday.
East Carolina averages 31 points per game, which is 69th in the country. They are throwing for 331 yards and rushing for 131.3 yards per game.
Katin Houser has completed 68 percent of his passes for 1,258 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. London Montgomery leads the team with 36 carries for 151 yards and two touchdowns, while Brock Spalding leads the team with 10 catches for 285 yards and one touchdown.
East Carolina is giving up 15.3 points per game, which is 28th in the country. They are giving up 114.7 rushing yards per game and 245.3 passing yards per game.
Army vs. East Carolina Pick
Point Spread Pick for Army vs. East Carolina
- East Carolina Pirates -5.5 (4 Units)
The Pirates split their first four games, while the Black Knights have lost two of their last three games. East Carolina has the edge here because they have a balanced attack. They will be able to run the ball against the Black Knights, who give up more than 150 yards per game on the ground. They have one of the best passing attacks in the country and will be able to move the ball through the air against Army’s struggling secondary.
The Black Knights won’t be as successful offensively because they are one-dimensional, with a great ground game and an ineffective passing game. Unfortunately for them, the Pirates have done a great job against the run, holding opponents under 115 yards per game, so expect them to bottle up Army’s ground game and force Coleman to try to beat them with his arm. Go with East Carolina to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Army vs East Carolina
- Under 52 (4 Units)
The Pirates played under the total in six of their last seven games. East Carolina averages 31 points per game. They throw the ball 52 percent of the time, and they have the 12th-best passing attack in the country. They are facing a team that is 48th against the pass. The Black Knights average 33.7 points per game. They run the ball 84 percent of the time, and they have the fourth-best ground attack in the nation. The Pirates have the 33rd-best run defense in the country, and they’re holding opponents to 15.3 points per game. Don’t expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total.
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