East Carolina Pirates defeat Old Dominion Monarchs 20-17: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · East Carolina Pirates 20, Old Dominion Monarchs 17
The East Carolina Pirates beat the Old Dominion Monarchs 20-17 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The East Carolina Pirates covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 49, with 37 points combined.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs final score and game recap
The East Carolina Pirates led 7-0 after the first quarter. The Old Dominion Monarchs won the second quarter 17-3 to lead 17-10 at halftime. The East Carolina Pirates outscored the Old Dominion Monarchs 10-0 in the second half. They came back from a 7-point halftime deficit.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- TJ Engleman Jr. (East Carolina Pirates): 16 carries for 99 yards.
- Ja'Keith Hamilton (East Carolina Pirates): 1 catch for 25 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Devin Roche (Old Dominion Monarchs): 18 carries for 102 yards.
- Quinn Henicle (Old Dominion Monarchs): 16 carries for 73 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
Who covered the spread in East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs?
The East Carolina Pirates covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.
The spread opened at Old Dominion Monarchs -3 and closed at Old Dominion Monarchs -2.5.
Did East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 37 points combined against a closing total of 49, under by 12. 27 of the 37 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 49.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Old Dominion Monarchs won the first half, paying -135.
- Old Dominion Monarchs team total 25.5: the under, paying -113, with 17 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: East Carolina Pirates won the first quarter, paying +100.
- First-half total 23.5: the over, paying -120, with 27 points scored.
- East Carolina Pirates team total 23.5: the under, paying -111, with 20 scored.
- First-half spread: Old Dominion Monarchs -0.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +100, with 7 points scored.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the East Carolina Pirates at +110 and the Old Dominion Monarchs at -135. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Old Dominion Monarchs a 55% favorite. The East Carolina Pirates won as the underdog at +110: $110 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the East Carolina Pirates between the open and the close, and they covered.
East Carolina Pirates and Old Dominion Monarchs betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the East Carolina Pirates 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
This result left the Old Dominion Monarchs 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it two straight losses for the Old Dominion Monarchs.
What's next for East Carolina Pirates and Old Dominion Monarchs?
Next for the East Carolina Pirates: the North Carolina Central Eagles at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Old Dominion Monarchs: the James Madison Dukes at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.