DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
East Carolina defeated Pittsburgh 23–17 in a closely contested finish. East Carolina covered by 18.5; Game went Under by 11.5. The market closed at Pittsburgh -12.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Pittsburgh -4.8 - a gap of 7.7 points toward East Carolina, of which 7.4 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge. Blue Chip Analytics had rated Pittsburgh 5.1 points stronger on a neutral field.
At kickoff, conditions at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium were Overcast, 35°F, wind chill 27°F with winds of 13 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Overcast
35°F

| Measure | PittsburghAway | East CarolinaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 212 miles | 238 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 7,878 miles | 6,934 miles |
| Body clock | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Rest | 28 days | 28 days |