Michigan Wolverines - East Carolina Pirates Tips 2023

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Predictions & Tips for East Carolina at Michigan

Despite the absence of head coach Jim Harbaugh, Michigan is expected to cover. As a result of a sensational playoff loss in 2022, the Wolverines return most of their starters. They are expected to make a strong start in 2023 in their quest for another National Championship.

• 19 of Michigan's last 26 regular season games have been covered (1 push).
• In their last six non-conference regular season games, Michigan has averaged 44 points per game
• In all three of Michigan's non-conference regular season games in 2022, over 51.5 points were scored

Form for East Carolina

In 2022, East Carolina finished 7-5 and won a bowl game, building on that success.

Despite losing 21-10 to #13 NC State in their season opener, the Pirates won six of their next eight games.

Their three-game win streak included wins over Memphis 47-45, UCF 34-13, and BYU 27-24.

Following a 27-25 loss at Cincinnati and a 42-3 loss at home to Houston, East Carolina beat Temple 49-46 to finish the regular season.

Next, the Pirates defeated Coastal Carolina 53-29 in the Birmingham Bowl.

Form for Michigan

After a disappointing season last year, Michigan enters the 2023 season hoping to rebound.

In the 2022 regular season, the Wolverines won all 12 games they played.

During the course of the season, they beat two top-10 teams, beating Penn State 41-17 and bitter rival Ohio State 45-23.

In the Big Ten Championship Game, Michigan defeated Purdue 43-22.

Despite their dominance, the Wolverines were beaten 51-45 by #3 TCU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Conclusion

In the first few weeks of the 2022 regular season, Michigan dominated non-conference opponents.

It's expected that the Wolverines will easily defeat East Carolina in 2023.