The Pittsburgh Panthers and the East Carolina Pirates play in the Military Bowl on December 27, 2025.

The Panthers are double-digit favorites (currently -10.5) in their game versus the Pirates, with the over/under being 52.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Panthers are -382 and the Pirates are +299.)

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this contest between the Panthers and the Pirates, and find all of our expert picks here, too!

Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina betting lines

• Spread favorite: Panthers (-10.5)
• Moneyline: Panthers (-382), Pirates (+299)
• Total: 52.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina betting info and stats

Pittsburgh has eight wins against the spread this season (8-4-0). Pittsburgh is undefeated ATS (3-0) when the favorite by at least 10.5 points. Pittsburgh has been favored on the moneyline for seven games this season, and it has put up a 6-1 record in those contests. East Carolina is 7-5-0 against the spread in 12 opportunities so far this season. When East Carolina is an underdog by 10.5 points or more, it has posted a record of 1-0 ATS. East Carolina is winless in the three games it has been listed as the underdog on the moneyline so far this season.

Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina recent stats and trends

Pittsburgh Panthers

• Pittsburgh is 1-2 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the past three Pittsburgh games exceeded the set total one time.
• The last three Pittsburgh games averaged 54.5 total points, two more points than this matchup’s point total.

East Carolina Pirates

• East Carolina has covered the spread twice in its last three contests while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• East Carolina’s last three outings have ended with an average of 62.2 points scored. That’s 9.7 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Pittsburgh vs. East Carolina key players

Pittsburgh Panthers

• Mason Heintschel has 2,101 yards passing for Pittsburgh, completing 63.8% of his passes and throwing 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 97 rushing yards (12.1 ypg) on 75 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
• Ja’Kyrian Turner has racked up 654 yards on 124 carries while finding paydirt seven times as a runner.
• Desmond Reid has collected 278 yards on 60 carries, scoring two times. He’s grabbed 23 passes for 317 yards (52.8 per game) and two touchdowns, as well.
• Raphael Williams’ team-leading 684 yards as a receiver have come on 47 receptions (out of 78 targets) with six touchdowns.
• Kenny Johnson has caught 47 passes for 658 yards (54.8 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
• Cataurus Hicks has been the target of 46 passes and compiled 24 catches for 422 yards, an average of 35.2 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone four times through the air this season.
• Jimmy Scott has four sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
• Rasheem Biles is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 81 tackles, seven TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
• Kavir Bains-Marquez has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 55 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.

East Carolina Pirates

• Katin Houser has recored 3,300 passing yards, or 275 per game, so far this season. He has completed 65.9% of his passes and has tossed 19 touchdowns with six interceptions. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 16.1 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner nine times.
• London Montgomery has rushed for 742 yards on 156 carries so far this year while scoring seven times on the ground.
• Marlon Gunn Jr. has totaled 532 yards on 94 carries with six touchdowns.
• Anthony Smith has racked up 897 receiving yards on 60 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring five touchdowns as a receiver.
• Yannick Smith has put together a 583-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 44 passes on 60 targets.
• Brock Spalding’s 41 catches (on 60 targets) have netted him 554 yards (46.2 ypg) and three touchdowns.
• Zion Wilson paces the team with six sacks, and also has seven TFL and 29 tackles.
• Ja’Marley Riddle has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 55 tackles, three TFL, and three interceptions so far.