The Mustangs will play the Pirates on Thursday, October 12th, 2023. The matchup takes place at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 7 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.
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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
We're now well into the 2023 college football season. Week 7 action features a matchup between SMU 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 - SMU has a 99.33 conference power ranking for the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for East Carolina is 95.33.
- Away SMU - Heading into Week 7, SMU currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2023 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the American Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home East Carolina - East Carolina has a 1-1 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2023 Week 7 matchup, they rank 3rd in the American Conference for home team wins. Like the SMU away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2023 season, SMU ranks 5th (169) in the American Conference, with East Carolina currently ranking 11th (105) for points scored in the American Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2023, SMU stands 12th (92) in the American Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. East Carolina sits at 9th (128) in the American Conference for points against in the 2023 season so far.
- Team Records - SMU has a 3-2 overall record for the 2023 regular season, with East Carolina currently 1-4 for the 2023 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for an explosive clash as SMU faces East Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium... This Week 7 matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown between two powerhouse teams... According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, SMU holds a dominant 99.33 ranking while East Carolina trails closely behind with 95.33... With a 3-2 standing, SMU is eager to extend their winning streak against the 1-4 East Carolina...
The SMU Mustangs, full of energy and determination, are primed to conquer their opponent... Their high power offense has been a force to be reckoned with all season long... The East Carolina Pirates, on the other hand, have struggled to find their rhythm, but they won't go down without a fight... This clash of styles is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats...
For those looking to add some excitement to the game, bet this game at BetWay, BetRivers, or BetMGM... Want to take it a step further? Review this game's prop bets for some additional thrill... Compare the odds below and make your move to maximize your winning potential...
As the teams take the field, both SMU and East Carolina know that this game is crucial for their season... A victory could propel them towards the top of their conference standings... The atmosphere at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium will be electric, fueling the players' desire to come out on top... Don't miss out on this intense battle between two college football powerhouses.
Best Mustangs at Pirates Odds
| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite SMU |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite SMU |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
SMU is a -11.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while East Carolina is a +11.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 49.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 49.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
SMU is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and East Carolina is a +350 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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SMU
East Carolina
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | -11.5 -110+11.5 -110 |
Underdog East Carolina - East Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +11.5 East Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 11 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 12 or more.
Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -11.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 12 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 11 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
SMU 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.
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SMU
East Carolina
First Team To Score
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | -200+155Bet |
SMU
East Carolina
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | -250+165+10000Bet |
SMU
East Carolina
Game to Overtime
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +1150No -10000Bet |
SMU
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 10+
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes -650No +400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
SMU
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 20+
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +125No -160Bet |
SMU
East Carolina
Both Teams Score 30+
10/12/23 7:30pm EDT | Yes +750No -1600Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 7 | SMU vs East Carolina Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | SMU 31, ECU 10 Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | SMU by 21 |
| 2020 Week 13 | SMU vs East Carolina Saturday, November 28th, 2020 | ECU 52, SMU 38 Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | East Carolina by 14 |
| 2019 Week 11 | East Carolina vs SMU Saturday, November 9th, 2019 | SMU 59, ECU 51 Gerald J. Ford Stadium | SMU by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| #22 SMU | 8-0 | 1.000 | 11 | 3 | 542 | 249 | 6-0 | 5-2 | L1 |
| East Carolina | 1-7 | 0.125 | 2 | 10 | 208 | 269 | 1-5 | 1-5 | L2 |
SMU & 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.
SMU Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM SMU YR: futures available
East Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM East Carolina YR: futures available
SMU & 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 |
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| Week 1 | Louisiana Tech vs SMU | SMU 38, LT 14 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | SMU vs Oklahoma | OU 28, SMU 11 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Prairie View A&M vs SMU | SMU 69, PV 0 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | SMU vs TCU | TCU 34, SMU 17 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Charlotte vs SMU | SMU 34, CLT 16 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | SMU vs East Carolina | SMU 31, ECU 10 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | SMU vs Temple | SMU 55, TEM 0 Friday, October 20th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Tulsa vs SMU | SMU 69, TLSA 10 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | SMU vs Rice | SMU 36, RICE 31 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | North Texas vs SMU | SMU 45, UNT 21 Friday, November 10th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | SMU vs Memphis | SMU 38, MEM 34 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Navy vs SMU | SMU 59, NAVY 14 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Week 14 | SMU vs Tulane | SMU 26, TULN 14 Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 |
| Bowls | SMU vs Boston College Wasabi Fenway Bowl | BC 23, SMU 14 Thursday, December 28th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | East Carolina vs Michigan | MICH 30, ECU 3 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Marshall vs East Carolina | MRSH 31, ECU 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | East Carolina vs Appalachian State | APP 43, ECU 28 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Gardner-Webb vs East Carolina | ECU 44, GWEB 0 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | East Carolina vs Rice | RICE 24, ECU 17 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | SMU vs East Carolina | SMU 31, ECU 10 Thursday, October 12th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Charlotte vs East Carolina | CLT 10, ECU 7 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | East Carolina vs UTSA | UTSA 41, ECU 27 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Tulane vs East Carolina | TULN 13, ECU 10 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic | ECU 22, FAU 7 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | East Carolina vs Navy | NAVY 10, ECU 0 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | Tulsa vs East Carolina | TLSA 29, ECU 27 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the SMU vs East Carolina 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, October 12th, 2023 at 7:30 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 SMU vs East Carolina Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs East Carolina 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.