
    <p>Check out our free Knights vs Pirates pick and preview for NCAAF week 8 game in Greenville. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Knights vs Pirates Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 8 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>The UCF Knights travel to take on the East Carolina Pirates, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC. Kickoff for this week's game is set for 7:30 PM ET and will be televised on ESNU. In a matchup between two American Athletic teams, the Knights are -5 favorites on the road. The over-under point total is currently set at 65.5.</p>
    <h2>Knights vs Pirates Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> UCF Knights at East Carolina Pirates</li><li><b>Where:</b> Greenville at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium</li><li><b>Date:</b> Saturday, October 22nd</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li>UCF -5, UCF -206 | ECAR +168 O/U 65.5</li></ul>
    <h2>Knights Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Knights travel to take on the East Carolina Pirates, they have an overall record of 5-1. This includes going 2-0 in American Athletic action.</p>
    <p>In their last matchup, UCF knocked off Temple by a score of 70-13. The Knights went into the game as -23.5 point favorites, leading to an ATS win. The two team's combined to score 83 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 46.5. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 293 yards, with 59 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 74th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, UCF is ranked 110th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 234 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the UCF offense is averaging 41.33. So far, big plays have been hard to come by for the unit, as they rank poorly in explosive plays in both on the ground and through the air. However, they have an opportunity to put together an above average performance vs a East Carolina defense ranked 61st in EPA. UCF will be looking to continue to lean heavy on the run vs East Carolina, as they are one of the more rush heavy teams in college football. However, they will be in for a tough test, as East Carolina feautures a front seven that is capable of making life difficult up front. Heading into the game, the Knights will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 264.0 yards places them 62nd in the NCAA. So far, they are the 136th ranked team in attempts per contest (29.67).</p>

    <h2>Pirates Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Pirates travel to take on the UCF Knights, they have an overall record of 4-3. This includes going 2-2 in American Athletic action.</p>
    <p>Last week, East Carolina beat Memphis by a score of 47-45. Leading into the matchup, the Pirates were 5.5 point underdogs. The two team's combined to score 92 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 62.5. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 491 yards, with 84 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 29th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, East Carolina is ranked 152nd in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 407 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>A matchup to keep an eye on in this game is if the East Carolina offense will continue to rack up explosive plays against a East Carolina defense that ranks well in several advanced analytics. Currently, the Knights are 25th in defensive EPA. On the other side, Pirates heads into action averaging 33.14 points per game. Look for the Pirates offense to struggle on the ground, as they are facing a UCF defense that is tough up front. This season, the Knights are averaging 165.71 yards per game and have a below average rush rate compared to other teams. In the passing game, the Pirates will look to continue their strong play, as they are the 24th ranked team in pass yards per game at, 309.0. So far, they are 29th in pass attempts, at 38.43 per game.</p>

    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Knights have an ATS record of 3-2-0. Their current over-under record sits at 1-4-0. Across their 5 previous road games, UCF has an ATS mark of 3-2-0. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2-0 while averaging 33.4 points per game.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Pirates have an ATS record of 3-3-0. Their current over-under record sits at 3-3-0. In their last 5 games at home, the Pirates have a straight up record of 3-2-0 while going 3-2-0 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 35.0 points per game in these contests.</p>


    <h2>Knights vs Pirates Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> UCF Knights -5</p>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Under 65.5</p>

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