East Carolina Pirates vs South Carolina Gamecocks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Planning on watching today’s Pirates and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 135.5 points, and South Carolina is favored by -10.5 vs. East Carolina.

EAST CAROLINA PIRATES VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +10.5

This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Pirates Exceed Expectations on the Road?

East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games

East Carolina fell to 5-2 on the season after a 67-53 loss to UNCW on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were -6.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.

ECU trailed 34-28 at halftime and managed just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points (120) fell short of the 140 O/U line.

East Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, and they hit only 19% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-21 from beyond the arc.

Jordan Riley contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field, while C.J. Walker added 16 points, hitting 50% of his shots. Donovan Newby dished out 6 assists, but went 0-for-3 from three-point range.

East Carolina’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 34% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range (15/34). From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance.

At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/15, hitting 73% of their attempts. East Carolina also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.

Can The Gamecocks Secure a Home Victory?

South Carolina improved to 5-3 on the season with a 73-51 road win over Boston College on Tuesday. The Gamecocks entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 124 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.

South Carolina took control early, leading 36-19 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the second half, scoring 37 points and allowing 32.

South Carolina’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, thanks in part to their 52.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 19 attempts.

At the free-throw line, the Gamecocks connected on 68%, making 17 of 25 shots. They dished out 16 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 16 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.

South Carolina’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 33% shooting from the field. The Gamecocks were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 2 made threes on 16 attempts (12%).

Even at the free-throw line, South Carolina’s defense held strong, with their opponent shooting 61% (11/18). The Gamecocks gave up 11 offensive rebounds but still managed to limit scoring opportunities.