The Pirates will play the Wolfpack on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Carter-Finley Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ACC Network.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with East Carolina and NC State scheduled to matchup at Carter-Finley Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - East Carolina had a 96.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for NC State in the 2024 season was 93.67.
- Away East Carolina - At the end of the 2024 regular season, East Carolina had a 3-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home NC State - NC State finished the 2024 regular season with a 4-3 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the ACC Conference for home team wins in 2024.
- Points Scored - East Carolina wound up 7th (416) in the American Conference, with NC State ranked 9th (371) for points scored in the 2024 ACC Conference.
- Points Against - East Carolina finished 9th (355) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. NC State wound up 2nd (392) in the 2024 ACC Conference for points against.
- Team Records - East Carolina had a 8-5 regular season overall record, with NC State notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, college football fans! East Carolina faces NC State tomorrow at Carter-Finley Stadium. Get ready for a wild showdown!
East Carolina finished 8-5 last season, while NC State ended 6-7. It's a new year - who will come out on top in this clash? Visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below. Good luck!
Best Pirates at Wolfpack Odds
| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite NC State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite NC State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
NC State is a -14 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while East Carolina is a +14 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 61.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 61.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NC State is a -600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and East Carolina is a +425 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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East Carolina
NC State
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | +14 -110-14 -110 |
Underdog East Carolina - East Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +14 East Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 14. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.
Favorite NC State - NC State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -14 NC State favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 14. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
East Carolina at NC State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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East Carolina
NC State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | +210-325+10000Bet |
East Carolina
NC State
Game to Overtime
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes +1350No -10000Bet |
East Carolina
NC State
Both Teams Score 10+
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes -1600No +750Bet |
East Carolina
NC State
Both Teams Score 20+
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes -190No +145Bet |
| BetMGM | |
East Carolina
NC State
Both Teams Score 30+
8/28/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes +280No -400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2025 Week 1 | East Carolina vs NC State Thursday, August 28th, 2025 | NCSU 24, ECU 17 Carter-Finley Stadium | NC State by 7 |
| 2024 Bowls | East Carolina vs NC State Saturday, December 28th, 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl | ECU 26, NCSU 21 Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | East Carolina by 5 |
| 2022 Week 1 | NC State vs East Carolina Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 | NCST 21, ECU 20 Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | NC State by 1 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| East Carolina | 2-1 | 0.667 | 4 | 3 | 212 | 120 | 3-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
| ACC | |||||||||
| NC State | 1-3 | 0.250 | 4 | 4 | 244 | 239 | 3-1 | 1-3 | L2 |
East Carolina & NC State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
East Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM East Carolina YR: futures available
NC State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM NC State YR: futures available
East Carolina & NC State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Carolina vs NC State | NCSU 24, ECU 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Campbell vs East Carolina | ECU 56, CAM 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | East Carolina vs Coastal Carolina | ECU 38, CCU 0 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | BYU vs East Carolina | BYU 34, ECU 13 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Army vs East Carolina | ECU 28, ARMY 6 Thursday, September 25th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | East Carolina vs Tulane | TULN 26, ECU 19 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Tulsa vs East Carolina | ECU 41, TLSA 27 Thursday, October 16th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | East Carolina vs Temple | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 2:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Charlotte vs East Carolina | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Memphis vs East Carolina | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | East Carolina vs UTSA | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Carolina vs NC State | NCSU 24, ECU 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Virginia vs NC State | NCSU 35, UVA 31 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | NC State vs Wake Forest | NCSU 34, WAKE 24 Thursday, September 11th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | NC State vs Duke | DUKE 45, NCSU 33 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Virginia Tech vs NC State | VT 23, NCSU 21 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Campbell vs NC State | NCSU 56, CAM 10 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | NC State vs Notre Dame | ND 36, NCSU 7 Saturday, October 11th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | NC State vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Georgia Tech vs NC State | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 12 | NC State vs Miami (FL) | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Florida State vs NC State | Friday, November 21st, 2025 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | North Carolina vs NC State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the East Carolina vs NC State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the East Carolina vs NC State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the East Carolina vs NC State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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