George Mason Patriots Favored to Claim Victory in East Carolina Pirates' First Road Test
This Saturday, the East Carolina Pirates and George Mason Patriots will meet on the court for the first time since 2008. The EaglesBank Arena, home of the Patriots, will host
Game outlook
This Saturday, the East Carolina Pirates and George Mason Patriots will meet on the court for the first time since 2008. The EaglesBank Arena, home of the Patriots, will host the 2:00 p.m. EDT battle. Both teams have begun the season with impressive starts, but the Patriots are the betting favorite opening at -6.5 and the line has yet to move. Saturday will be an important battle for both teams as they look to avoid another loss.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/25/2023 @ 2:00pm EST
Where: EagleBank Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates +210 | Patriots -260
Spread: Pirates +6.5 (-110) | Patriots -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 139 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Mason will win straight-up is 72%.
East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina University (ECU) is 4-2 this season, currently coming off a thrilling half court buzzer-beater win that saw the Pirates take the victory 85-84. On offense, the Pirates average 82 points per game, which is led by RJ Felton averaging 20.3 points per game. They also shoot 48.4% from the floor and hit 70.2% of their free throws, as well as attempting 33.6% of their three pointers. Defensively, ECU allows 46.6% of opponents' shots, with 33.8% from beyond the arc. With 8.5 steals and +6.6 rebounding, the Pirates rank 155 in power ranking, and 84 in offense, 190 in defense, 41 in shooting, 186 in free throws, 137 in three pointers, 276 in rebounds, 88 in offensive assists, 175 in turnovers, 308 in field goals, 295 in free throws, 206 in three pointers, 28 in defensive rebounds, 180 in defensive assists and 83 in turnovers.