
    <p>Check out our free Chanticleers vs Pirates pick and preview for NCAAF week 1 game in Birmingham. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week's NCAAF matchup.</p>
    <h2>Chanticleers vs Pirates Pick & Preview: NCAAF Week 1 Betting Odds</h2>
    <p>On Tuesday, December 27th at 6:45 PM ET, the East Carolina Pirates and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL. ESPN will carry the TV coverage for the game. In a non-conference showdown, the Pirates are 10 point favorites at home. The over-under point total is currently set at 60.5.</p>
    <h2>Chanticleers vs Pirates Matchup at a Glance</h2>
    <ul><li><b>Sport:</b> NCAAF</li><li><b>Teams:</b> Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at East Carolina Pirates</li><li><b>Where:</b> Birmingham at Protective Stadium</li><li><b>Date:</b> Tuesday, December 27th</li><li><b>Betting Odds:</b> <li><b>ECAR -10, COAST +270 | ECAR -351 O/U 60.5</li></ul>
    <h2>Chanticleers Preview:</h2>
    <p>The Chanticleers take on the East Carolina Pirates with a Sun Belt record of 6-2 while going 9-3 overall.</p>
    <p>Coastal Carolina is coming off a 19 loss to Troy by a score of 45-26. The Chanticleers entered the game as 6.5 point road underdogs, making this an ATS loss. The two team's combined to score 71 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 49.0. In the win, the team's defense gave up a total of 411 yards, with 93 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 56th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, Coastal Carolina is ranked 154th in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 318 yards through the air.</p>
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the Coastal Carolina offense is averaging 29.08. 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 102nd in EPA. Look for the Chanticleers offense to struggle on the ground, as they are facing a East Carolina defense that is tough up front. This season, the Pirates are averaging 162.0 yards per game and have a below average rush rate compared to other teams. Heading into the game, the Chanticleers will be looking to turn things around in the passing game, as their per game average of 249.0 yards places them 71st in the NCAA. So far, they are the 155th ranked team in attempts per contest (28.0).</p>
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    <h2>Pirates Preview:</h2>
    <p>As the Pirates travel to take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, they have an overall record of 7-5. This includes going 4-4 in American Athletic action.</p>
    <p>In their last game, East Carolina defeated Temple 49-46, despite being the 9.5 point underdogs. The two team's combined to score 95 points, surpassing the over-under betting line of 51.5. In the loss, the team's defense gave up a total of 575 yards, with 48 coming on the ground. So far, the team is ranked 26th in rush yards allowed per game. Currently, East Carolina is ranked 192nd in passing yards allowed and is coming off a game in which they gave up 527 yards through the air.</p>
  
    <p>Coming into this week's game, the East Carolina offense is averaging 30.83. 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 Coastal Carolina defense ranked 125th in EPA. One matchup to watch in this game, is if East Carolina can generate some success in the run game. So far, the team is averaging 170.5 rush yards per game and have a matchup vs a Coastal Carolina defense that is vulnerable up front. 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, 288.5. So far, they are 40th in pass attempts, at 37.08 per game.</p>
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    <h2>Odds & Free Betting Analysis for this NCAFF Game</h2>

    <p>In terms of betting, the Chanticleers have an ATS record of 4-7-0. Their current over-under record sits at 7-4-0. In their last 5 games away from home, the Chanticleers have a straight up record of 3-2-0 while going 2-3-0 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 25.2 points per game in these contests.</p>
    <p>In terms of betting, the Pirates have an ATS record of 6-5-0. Their current over-under record sits at 5-6-0. In their last 5 games at home, the Pirates have a straight up record of 3-2-0 while going 2-3-0 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 30.6 points per game in these contests.</p>


    <h2>Chanticleers vs Pirates Pick</h2>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> East Carolina Pirates -10</p>
    <p><b>Free Spread Prediction:</b> Under 60.5</p>

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