Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The second round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament kicks off with a matchup between Tulsa and East Carolina on Thursday. Tulsa comes into the game after a season finale win over South Florida, while East Carolina suffered a loss to Charlotte. The game will take place at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth with a 12:30 EST tipoff. East Carolina is favored to win at -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Hurricane +110 | Pirates -130

Spread: Golden Hurricane +2 (-110) | Pirates -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 140 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that East Carolina will win straight-up is 57%.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Tulsa's basketball team showed improvement towards the end of the season, going 4-2 in their final six games after a slow start. Their offense averaged 74.3 points per game in those games, with an average of 74.9 points per game throughout the season. Their shooting percentages were 43.9% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range. They averaged 7.6 threes and 16.9 free throws per game, but struggled with turnovers, averaging 13.2 per game. Defensively, they allowed 73.5 points per game and ranked eighth in the conference. They averaged 7.8 steals and 3.4 blocks per game. PJ Haggerty was a standout player, ranking second in the conference for points per game and third in shooting percentage. Tulsa has a power ranking of 234 and is 16-14 this season. Their offensive and defensive rankings are 142 and 235 respectively. The team's rebounding and assist/turnover ratios have room for improvement as they aim to build on their strong finish to the season. Lead by PJ Haggerty's new Career high 32 points! The Golden Hurricane take down #24 South Florida at the Reynolds Center! 📺 ESPN+ | @HaggertyPj #ReignCane pic.twitter.com/wzbOqiSk6m