Match Analysis: UTSA Roadrunners vs East Carolina Pirates – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: November 22, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM UTC
- Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
Game Overview
East Carolina Pirates (7-3, 5-1 AAC) travel to face the UTSA Roadrunners (5-5, 3-3 AAC) in American Athletic Conference action. East Carolina enters as a 2.5-point road favorite despite playing away from home, reflecting their strong recent form with four consecutive wins. UTSA, while struggling overall at 1-4 in their last five games, maintains a formidable home record with 24 consecutive conference wins at the Alamodome and an 8-game ATS cover streak at home against conference opponents.
Key Factors to Consider
- East Carolina has momentum with four straight victories, including wins over Charlotte and Memphis. Quarterback Katin Houser has been efficient, completing 66.6% of passes for 2,801 yards with 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. The receiving duo of Anthony Smith and Yannick Smith has combined for 1,328 yards and 9 touchdowns. East Carolina's rushing attack averages 4.19 yards per carry with 26 touchdowns. Conversely, UTSA is in a slump, losing four of their last five games and covering the spread in only one of those contests. However, UTSA's home performance cannot be overlookedโthey average 5.02 yards per rush attempt at home and have generated significant offensive production with 2,406 passing yards and 1,713 rushing yards on the season.
- Historical data heavily favors UTSA in this matchup. UTSA has won 24 consecutive conference games at the Alamodome, a dominant home fortress. Additionally, UTSA has covered the spread in eight consecutive games against conference opponents at home. Conversely, East Carolina has lost nine of its last 12 games against Texas-based opponents, a concerning trend for a road favorite. However, East Carolina has won eight consecutive November games as a road favorite, suggesting they perform well in late-season road situations.
- No specific injury information is provided in the available data for either team.
- The game is played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, a venue strongly favoring UTSA. UTSA's last eight games at home have gone over the total, suggesting offensive production in this stadium. East Carolina's recent November performance as a road favorite shows they have played well in similar situations, but the specific venue dynamics may present challenges.
- East Carolina seeks to maintain their four-game winning streak and solidify their bowl eligibility with a road victory. UTSA desperately needs a confidence-building home win after their recent struggles, and their historic home success provides psychological advantage. For East Carolina, defeating a ranked-style opponent at an away venue would be a marquee victory; for UTSA, protecting home turf against a winning team is essential for salvaging their season.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | East Carolina -130 / UTSA +110 | East Carolina Pirates Win | โ โ โ โโ 56% |
| Spread | East Carolina -2.5 (-110) / UTSA +2.5 (-110) | UTSA Roadrunners +2.5 | โ โ โ โโ 58% |
| Over/under | Over 62.5 (-115) / Under 62.5 (-105) | Over 62.5 | โ โ โ โโ 62% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | East Carolina Pirates -6% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 62.5 5% |
๐ฅ Best Value Pick: Over 62.5 at 5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 5.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
This matchup presents a classic clash between recent form (East Carolina) and home fortress dominance (UTSA). While East Carolina's four-game winning streak and experienced quarterback give them legitimate credentials as favorites, UTSA's overwhelming home statistics create significant uncertainty. The betting market has appropriately reflected this with a modest 2.5-point spread. East Carolina is favored to win outright based on their recent momentum, but the probability differential is narrow given UTSA's home dominance and recent covering streak. The game projects as a close, competitive affair decided by marginal factors.
Predicted Score: East Carolina 34, UTSA 30