Army vs. East Carolina Player Prop Picks Tonight: Houser to Continue Aerial Assault

My Army vs. East Carolina player prop picks are locked and loaded for tonight's clash in Greenville, N.C. Kickoff from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).

East Carolina is expected to avenge last year’s 45-28 loss at Army, as the Pirates are trading as the 4-point home betting favorite. However, my college football picks for this one instead will look to a trio of players that should impact the outcome. To dive into the result of the game itself, you can dig into our Army vs. East Carolina prediction.  

This Thursday tilt is simply a small appetizer for a main course that features dozens of college football predictions for Week 5

🏈 Best Army vs. East Carolina player prop picks: Week 5

College football player prop bets for Thursday; odds subject to change.

• Hayden Reed Under 48.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
• Katin Houser Over 277.5 passing yards (-114 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
• London Montgomery to score anytime TD (+120 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐

💰 Army vs. East Carolina prop bets

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⬇️ Hayden Reed Under 48.5 rushing yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐

Of the four players listed in FanDuel’s rushing prop market, Army’s Hayden Reed has the highest projection - yet it’s less than 50 yards. That should tell you how good East Carolina’s run defense is - and it’s very good. The Pirates yield just 87 ground yards per contest and 2.8 yards per rush - both rank 20th nationally.

Through four games, only two opponents - BYU’s LJ Martin (101 yards) and N.C. State’s Hollywood Smothers (76 yards) - have compiled more than 28 rushing yards against ECU. It’s worth noting that Martin had 14 carries and Smothers had 22. Given Army’s multifaceted flexbone attack - five players have rushed for more than 100 yards - I don’t see Reed getting that kind of volume.

Play the Under on this Army vs. East Carolina prop at FanDuel, where the -114 price implies a 53.27% win probability. A winning $10 wager pays $8.77.

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⬆️ Katin Houser Over 277.5 passing yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐

Katin Houser definitely held up his end of the bargain in East Carolina’s ugly 17-point loss at Army last October. The Pirates’ quarterback completed 24 of 38 passes for 282 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. It was the first of five straight games in which Houser threw for at least 269 yards.

Houser petered out from there, mustering just 219 yards in the season finale against Navy and 147 in the Pirates’ Military Bowl victory over N.C. State. But so far this season, the redshirt junior has been outstanding, throwing for 366, 314, 293 and 285 yards in ECU’s first four games. In fact, his 1,258 passing yards are fourth-most in FBS.

Bet on Houser to clear 277 passing yards at Caesars Sportsbook. The -114 odds on this Army vs. East Carolina prop carry a 53.27% implied win probability. Bet $10 to win $8.77.

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🔥 London Montgomery to score anytime TD (+120) ⭐⭐

Let’s first address the wide price discrepancies on this particular Army vs. East Carolina prop. Not only does FanDuel lead the market, it is the only major sportsbook offering plus-money odds on East Carolina running back London Montgomery to score a touchdown Thursday night. By comparison, bet365 has this prop priced at -125.

Gotta love that kind of value. You also have to love Montgomery’s chances to find the end zone. Sure, he’s only scored twice, which is tied with two teammates for the team lead. But his 36 carries and 151 rushing yards are tops on the team. And he’ll be facing a shoddy Army defense that ranks 98th in the nation against the run (165 ypg) and has surrendered seven rushing TDs in three games.

Your implied win probability at +120 odds is 45.45%. If Montgomery hits pay dirt, you’ll collect $12 on a $10 wager.

📺 Army vs. East Carolina game info

• When: Thursday, Sept. 25
• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (Greenville, N.C.)
• How to watch: ESPN

❓ Army vs. East Carolina FAQs

What are the best Army vs. East Carolina player props?

The best Army vs. East Carolina player props are Army’s Hayden Reed Under 48.5 rushing yards, East Carolina’s Katin Houser Over 277.5 passing yards and East Carolina’s London Montgomery to score at least one touchdown.

When is the Army vs. East Carolina game?

The Army vs. East Carolina game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 25, and will be televised nationally on ESPN.

How do college football player props work?

Player props are wagers on individual performances rather than the outcome of the game. Common props include passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdown scorers. For example, if a QB’s passing yards line is set at 250.5, you can bet the Over (251-plus yards) or Under (250 or fewer yards). You can also bet on if a specific player will score a touchdown in the entire game, the first or last touchdown, and more college football odds markets.

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