The Golden Hurricane will play the Pirates on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
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
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between Tulsa and East Carolina taking place at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Tulsa has a 93.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for East Carolina is 96.67.
- Away Tulsa - Heading into Week 8, Tulsa currently has a 1-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the American Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home East Carolina - East Carolina has a 2-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins. Like the Tulsa away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Tulsa ranks 13th (112) in the American Conference, with East Carolina currently ranking 9th (171) for points scored in the American Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Tulsa stands 7th (158) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. East Carolina sits at 14th (93) in the American Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Tulsa has a 2-4 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with East Carolina currently 3-3 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Top o' the mornin' to ya, folks! We've got a clash of titans on the gridiron!
Tulsa's headin' to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to take on East Carolina in a Week 8 showdown.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, East Carolina's got a slight edge over Tulsa.
Tulsa's lookin' to improve their 2-4 record, while East Carolina's sittin' at 3-3.
So, me lads and lasses, bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below!
Best Golden Hurricane at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Tulsa | Favorite East Carolina |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Tulsa | Favorite East Carolina |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
East Carolina is a -16.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Tulsa is a +16.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 54.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
East Carolina is a -800 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Tulsa is a +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Tulsa
East Carolina
10/16/25 7:30pm EDT | +16.5 -105-16.5 -115 |
Underdog Tulsa - Tulsa bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +16.5 Tulsa underdog bet wins if they lose by 16 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 17 or more.
Favorite East Carolina - East Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -16.5 East Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 17 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 16 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Tulsa at East Carolina 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Tulsa
East Carolina
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/16/25 7:30pm EDT | +225-350+10000Bet |
Tulsa
East Carolina
Game to Overtime
10/16/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1600No -10000Bet |
Tulsa
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 10+
10/16/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes -625No +400Bet |
Tulsa
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 20+
10/16/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +110No -145Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tulsa
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 30+
10/16/25 7:30pm EDT | Yes +625No -1100Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 8 | Tulsa vs East Carolina Thursday, October 16th, 2025 | ECU 41, TLSA 27 Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | East Carolina by 14 |
| 2024 Week 12 | East Carolina vs Tulsa Thursday, November 14th, 2024 | ECU 38, TLSA 31 Chapman Stadium | East Carolina by 7 |
| 2023 Week 13 | Tulsa vs East Carolina Saturday, November 25th, 2023 | TLSA 29, ECU 27 Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | Tulsa by 2 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina | 2-1 | 0.667 | 4 | 3 | 212 | 120 | 3-1 | 1-2 | W1 |
| Tulsa | 0-4 | 0.000 | 2 | 5 | 139 | 199 | 1-2 | 1-3 | L3 |
Tulsa & East Carolina Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Tulsa Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Tulsa YR: futures available
East Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM East Carolina YR: futures available
Tulsa & East Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Abilene Christian vs Tulsa | TLSA 35, ACU 7 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Tulsa vs New Mexico State | NMSU 21, TLSA 14 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Navy vs Tulsa | NAVY 42, TLSA 23 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Tulsa vs Oklahoma State | TLSA 19, OKST 12 Friday, September 19th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Tulane vs Tulsa | TULN 31, TLSA 14 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Tulsa vs Memphis | MEM 45, TLSA 7 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Tulsa vs East Carolina | ECU 41, TLSA 27 Thursday, October 16th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | Temple vs Tulsa | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Tulsa vs Florida Atlantic | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 12 | Oregon State vs Tulsa | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Tulsa vs Army | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | UAB vs Tulsa | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12:00 am 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 |
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Tulsa vs East Carolina College Football Game
-
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, October 16th, 2025 at 7:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
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.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Tulsa vs East Carolina Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tulsa vs East Carolina Game.
-
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.