East Carolina Pirates vs UAB Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content provides a summary of an upcoming basketball matchup between two programs in the Yellowhammer State. East Carolina recently lost a close road game to North Texas but covered the spread as underdogs. Meanwhile, UAB comfortably won their last game against Tulane and covered as favorites. The Blazers hold a 12-6 advantage in the all-time series, but the Pirates have won the last three meetings. The favored team, UAB, opened at -5.5 and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +200 | Blazers -250

Spread: Pirates +5.5 (-110) | Blazers -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UAB will win straight-up is 71%.

East Carolina Pirates

East Carolina has recently struggled, losing their second straight game and fourth out of their last six. In their most recent game against North Texas, they started strong but ultimately lost by a slim margin. East Carolina shot 41.7% from the field and were outrebounded. RJ Felton was a standout player for the team, scoring 16 points and grabbing six rebounds. As a team, East Carolina is averaging 71.4 points per game, ranking 259th in scoring offense. They collect 35.4 rebounds per game and have a solid defensive ranking of 114th in scoring defense. Felton leads the team in scoring and rebounding with 16.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. The Pirates have other players who contribute offensively, including Brandon Johnson and Ezra Ausar. To improve their performance, East Carolina will need contributions from Bobby Pettiford Jr., Quentin Diboundje, Cam Hayes, Jaden Walker, Kalib LaCount, Benjamin Bayela, and Cyr Malonga. Overall, East Carolina is shooting 43.3% from the field and 31% from beyond the arc. They have been below average at the free-throw line, shooting 69.3%. Finally, their power ranking is 307, and they are ranked 247 in offense and 131 in defense. Their record for the season is 9-9, with an 8-8-1 against the spread record. How does he do it? 🤯 https://t.co/MZJcqsKXOM pic.twitter.com/aNwkncGrIZ