East Carolina Pirates vs Temple Owls NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Pirates and Owls. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this American Athletic conference contest is set at 144.5 points, with Temple being favored by -2.5 at home against East Carolina.
EAST CAROLINA PIRATES VS TEMPLE OWLS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Temple Owls -2.5
This game will be played at Liacouras Center at 2:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE TEMPLE OWLS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Owls.
- Not only will Temple pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Is a Win at Philadelphia Possible for the Pirates?
East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games
East Carolina improved to 10-9 on the season with a 64-55 win over South Florida on Saturday. The Pirates were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread.
ECU led 31-28 at halftime and outscored the Bulls 33-27 in the second half. The game’s total points of 119 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
East Carolina’s offense put up 64 points in their last game, shooting 41% from the field and 35.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 4 of 10 attempts.
Kobe Knox was a standout, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points in 26 minutes. C.J. Walker added 15 points and 8 rebounds, while RJ Felton contributed 12 points and 14 boards, despite shooting just 2 of 10 from deep.
East Carolina’s defense held their opponent to 55 points, with a 41% shooting performance from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 61 attempts.
Inside the arc, their opponent shot 45%, hitting 15 of 33 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they went 10 for 28, shooting 35%. At the free-throw line, East Carolina’s opponent struggled, making just 4 of 10 attempts.
Does Temple Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Temple Owls Recent Game/Games
Temple improved to 12-8 on the season with a narrow 90-89 win over Charlotte on Wednesday. The Owls were -9 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 179, well over the 146.5 O/U line.
Temple led 37-36 at halftime and scored 32 points in the second half while allowing 33. They’ll look to tighten up their defense moving forward.
Temple’s offense put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and 42.1% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.4%, and they hit 88.9% of their free throws, going 24-for-27 from the line.
Jamal Mashburn Jr. led the way with 34 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, while Nik Graves added 26 points and 8 assists, connecting on 4-of-9 from three. Kylan Blackmon contributed 19 points, shooting 50% from long range.
Temple’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 89 points on 46% shooting from the field. The Owls allowed their opponent to hit 47% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 44 tries.
From beyond the arc, Temple’s opponent shot 42%, connecting on 8 of 19 three-point attempts. The Owls also sent them to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws for an 88% rate.