East Carolina Pirates vs Memphis Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The East Carolina Pirates will be facing a tough challenge as they take on the 19th-ranked Memphis Tigers in a college basketball game on Saturday afternoon at FedExForum. The Pirates, with a 11-20 record, will be looking to upset the 12-3 Tigers who are currently on a hot streak. Memphis has a strong history against East Carolina, winning 9 out of their last 10 matchups. The Tigers are heavily favored to win, with the current betting line favoring them by 13 points. To find out more about this matchup, continue reading in the East Carolina Pirates vs. Memphis Tigers prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +625 | Tigers -1,000

Spread: Pirates +13 (-110) | Tigers -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 91%.

East Carolina Pirates

The East Carolina Pirates recently broke a three-game losing streak with a win over Temple, but failed to cover the spread for the third time in their last four games. They will look to build on this momentum and secure another win in their upcoming game. In their last game, the Pirates scored 80 points, shooting 43.9% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. RJ Felton led the team with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, followed by C.J. Walker with 18 points and nine rebounds, and Jayshayne Woodard with 15 points and five rebounds. Defensively, East Carolina has struggled, allowing 71.8 points per game. To improve their chances of winning, they will need a stronger defensive performance in their next game. With a power ranking of 74, the Pirates are ranked 148 in offense and 195 in defense, with a record of 9-7 (6-8 ATS) this season. They have room for improvement in their shooting percentages and defensive stats, ranking towards the bottom in three-point shooting and opponent three-point shooting. For assistance with college basketball, the best NCAAB Cappers are available for support.