Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Looking to win big? The Gamecocks and Pirates face off at 3:30 ET on Ball. The Pirates are hosting the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134.5 points, with East Carolina being favored by -3 over Jacksonville State.

JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -3

This game will be played at Ocean Center at 3:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-66 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Does Jacksonville State Have What it Takes on the Road?

Jacksonville State improved to 2-1 on the season with a 71-53 win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday. The Gamecocks were -2.5 point favorites on the road and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 124, which fell under the O/U line of 133.5.

Jacksonville State took control early, leading 38-21 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 33 points while allowing 32, maintaining their lead to secure the win.

Jaron Pierre Jr. led the way for Jacksonville State, scoring 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. As a team, the Gamecocks shot 51.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%.

They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 6-of-17 from three-point range (35.3%). Jacksonville State also shot 75% from the free-throw line, going 9-of-12.

Jacksonville State put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited damage inside, allowing only 11 two-point baskets on 30 attempts (36%).

From beyond the arc, Jacksonville State gave up 8 threes on 23 attempts, a 34% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the line 14 times, where they hit 7 free throws (50%). Jacksonville State allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Can East Carolina Grab a Win at Home?

East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games

The Pirates pulled off a narrow 78-77 win over George Mason on Saturday, November 16th. East Carolina, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only secured the victory but also covered the spread. The combined points for the game reached 155, surpassing the O/U line of 137.

East Carolina led 35-31 at halftime but allowed George Mason to score 30 points in the 2nd half while managing only 26 points themselves. Despite being outscored in the 2nd half, the Pirates held on for the win.

East Carolina’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, despite shooting just 32.9% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, but they made up for it with 24 offensive rebounds and 23 made free throws at a 69.7% clip.

RJ Felton led the way with 27 points, shooting 8/25 overall and 2/10 from deep. Darius Maddox added 20 points, while Jordan Riley contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds.

East Carolina’s defense gave up 77 points in their last game, despite holding their opponent to just 32% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 25 made field goals on 76 attempts.

From beyond the arc, East Carolina’s defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 36 attempts, a 22% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts.