The East Carolina Pirates and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers will do battle in Week 3 of the college football season on Saturday. Both teams are 1-1 to start the season and will try to get an important non-conference win here. Before you bet on this matchup in college football, continue reading to get my East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina prediction.
Our East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Pick
- Pick: East Carolina -9.5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: East Carolina Pirates vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 PM EDT
- Venue: Brooks Stadium, Conway, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ECU -9.5 | ECU -340 / CCU +270 | 57.5 |
Key Storylines
- East Carolina’s Offensive Surge: The Pirates rebounded from a season-opening loss to NC State with a commanding 56-3 victory over FCS Campbell. Quarterback Katin Houser threw for 314 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. But that was against an FCS opponent and the Pirates will try to prove themselves here against an FBS foe.
- Coastal Carolina’s Struggles: The Chanticleers opened the season with a 48-7 loss to Virginia but bounced back with a 48-0 shutout against Charleston Southern. They looked great against a low-tier FCS school and understandably had problems against a power conference team. How we will start to learn about the Chanticleers against competition closer to their level.
- Turnover Battle: East Carolina ranks 15th in the FBS with a +3 turnover margin, while Coastal Carolina sits at 118th with a -3 margin. Protecting the ball will be important for both teams, but especially for Coastal Carolina to avoid falling behind early.
Quarterback Play
- Katin Houser (East Carolina): The senior quarterback has been a steady presence for the Pirates, throwing for 680 yards and three touchdowns over the first two games. His experience and poise will be vital in leading the offense against Coastal Carolina’s defense.
- MJ Morris (Coastal Carolina): Things have not gone well for Coastal Carolina quarterback MJ Morris early in the season. He has thrown four interceptions on the season and has yet to throw a touchdown pass. He will try to change that this week against the defense of East Carolina.
Betting Trends & H2H
- East Carolina is 2-0 against the spread this season.
- Coastal Carolina has gone 0-2 ATS early on.
- The over/under is 1-1 in East Carolina games this year.
- Coastal Carolina is 0-1-1 in the over/under market in 2025.
East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina Model Projection
- Score Projection: East Carolina 31 – Coastal Carolina 17
- Win Probability: East Carolina 80%, Coastal Carolina 20%
Final Thoughts
The way that Coastal Carolina has been playing offensively can best be described as concerning. Morris’ touchdown to interception ratio at quarterback is a problem that could cost the Chanticleers in a big way in this game. Neither team has proven itself against FBS competition yet this year, but I think that East Carolina has the best chance to do that with a win.
