The Liberty Flames (3-0) play the East Carolina Pirates (2-1) on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Williams Stadium (VA). The Flames are notable favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. The over/under is set at 55 in the contest.
Liberty vs. East Carolina Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Flames (-7)
Moneyline: Flames (-285), Pirates (+230)
Total: 55 points
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How to Watch Liberty vs. East Carolina
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ET
Location: Williams Stadium (VA) in Lynchburg, Virginia
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Liberty 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
246 (738) |
57 |
Rush yards |
227.7 (683) |
24 |
Points scored |
33 (99) |
43 |
Pass yards against |
198.7 (596) |
65 |
Rush yards against |
111.3 (334) |
49 |
Points allowed |
19.3 (58) |
53 |
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Liberty 2024 Betting Info
The Flames are winless against the spread this season (0-3-0).
Liberty has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 7 points or more this season (0-3).
Flames games have gone over the point total once this season.
The average point total for Flames games this year is 2.0 more points than the over/under of 55 in this matchup.
Liberty Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
58.0 |
57.1 |
59.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
35.2 |
35.6 |
34.7 |
ATS Record |
9-4-0 |
5-2-0 |
4-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
8-5-0 |
5-2-0 |
3-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
12-0 |
7-0 |
5-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-1 |
0-0 |
0-1 |
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Liberty’s Offense vs. East Carolina’s Defense (2024)
The Flames rank 13th in the FBS at 10 yards per pass attempt. The Pirates allow 6.9 yards per passing play (78th in college football).
Liberty is 75th in the FBS in third-down percentage (39.5%), and will be up against the 15th-ranked East Carolina third-down defense (25%).
Liberty averages 5.3 yards per carry (40th in college football) compared to the 1.8 per attempt East Carolina gives up (third in the FBS).
East Carolina 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
289 (867) |
31 |
Rush yards |
143 (429) |
87 |
Points scored |
27 (81) |
74 |
Pass yards against |
229 (687) |
88 |
Rush yards against |
73 (219) |
16 |
Points allowed |
12.7 (38) |
28 |
East Carolina 2024 Betting Info
The Pirates have posted one win against the spread this year.
Liberty has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 7 points or more this season (0-3).
The Pirates and their opponent have yet to go over the total this year.
The average total the Flames have had in their games this year is 2.0 more points than this particular game’s point total.
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East Carolina Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
45.1 |
45.3 |
44.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
27.9 |
27.0 |
28.8 |
ATS Record |
5-7-0 |
2-4-0 |
3-3-0 |
Over/Under Record |
4-8-0 |
2-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
1-2 |
1-2 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-8 |
0-3 |
1-5 |
East Carolina’s Offense vs. Liberty’s Defense (2024)
The Pirates rank 99th in the FBS averaging 3.7 yards per carry. The Flames allow 3.2 per rushing attempt (41st in college football).
East Carolina is 132nd in the FBS in red-zone percentage (55.6%), and will be up against Liberty’s 77th-ranked red-zone defense (87.5%).
Liberty vs. East Carolina Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Liberty vs. East Carolina sees the Flames (-285 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we prefer the under at 55 points.