East Carolina Pirates vs
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Wichita State Looks to Maintain Momentum Against East Carolina Pirates in AAC Showdown

On Saturday, the East Carolina Pirates will face off against the Wichita State Shockers in an American Athletic Conference matchup at Charles Koch Arena. The Pirates are coming off a tough loss to North Texas and have struggled recently, while the Shockers snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over Charlotte. Both teams are near the bottom of the AAC standings. East Carolina may be missing key players, while Wichita State will be without Meeks and Williams. The Shockers are the betting favorite, opening at -3.5. Don't miss out on our detailed prediction for East Carolina vs. Wichita State to help you make informed decisions for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +136 | Shockers -159
• Spread: Pirates +3.5 (-110) | Shockers -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wichita St. will win straight-up is 61%.

East Carolina vs Wichita St. Stats

East Carolina Pirates

The East Carolina Pirates have a power ranking of 196, with their offense ranked at 146 and their defense at 211. They score an average of 76.41 points per game and allow 71.94 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 42.70% overall and 27.40% from three-point range. The team averages 39.76 rebounds per game and has a record of 9-9 (7-9 ATS) this season. RJ Felton leads the team in scoring with 18.2 points per game, followed by CJ Walker with 16.9 points per game. Cam Hayes leads in assists with 3.9 per game, CJ Walker leads in rebounds with 7.2 per game, Jordan Riley leads in steals with 2.1 per game, and Jayshayne Woodard leads in blocked shots with 1.0 per game. Defensively, East Carolina allows opponents to shoot 43.22% overall and 36.81% from three-point range. They average 34.82 defensive rebounds per game and have 15.18 defensive assists per game.

Wichita St. Shockers Analysis

The Wichita State Shockers have a power ranking of 302 and are currently ranked 108th for offense, scoring an average of 78.06 points per game, and 301st for defense, allowing an average of 76.38 points per game. The team has a record of 11-6 overall. Xavier Bell leads the team in scoring with an average of 14.6 points per game, followed by Justin Hill with an average of 13.5 points per game. The Shockers shoot 45.88% from the field, 73.15% from the free throw line, and 30.93% from three-point territory. Defensively, they hold opponents to 43.63% shooting from the field and 34.75% from three-point territory. Additional statistical information on rebounds, assists, steals, turnovers, and blocked shots are also provided. To elevate your success in betting on college basketball, seek guidance from top NCAAB Handicappers.

Defensive Concerns Loom as Wichita State Prepares to Face East Carolina

Wichita State's defensive performance, allowing an average of 75.4 points per game, is an area of concern. However, the Shockers have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, scoring an average of 77.5 points per game and will have the advantage of playing at home. On the other hand, East Carolina has been allowing an average of 71.8 points per game while only scoring 75.5 points per game. The Pirates have struggled in shooting, with a 42.8% overall and 28.1% from 3-point territory. Facing Wichita State's uptempo pace may pose a challenge for East Carolina, especially considering their shooting inefficiencies. Wichita State boasts a 46.0% overall shooting percentage, ranking above average at 124th, and holds opponents to a 43.0% shooting percentage, ranked at 166th. Although Wichita State's pace of play may contribute to their high points allowed, East Carolina has only covered the spread in two of their last six games.

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