FIU Golden Panthers vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Panthers and Pirates. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have East Carolina as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 141 points.

FIU GOLDEN PANTHERS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -7

This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 141 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Will the Golden Panthers Win in Greenville?

FIU Golden Panthers Recent Game/Games

FIU improved to 2-6 on the season with an 81-72 road win over Stetson on Saturday, December 14th. The Golden Panthers entered the game as -3.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 153 went over the pre-game line of 147.5.

FIU took control early, leading 47-28 at halftime, but allowed 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own.

In their recent game, FIU put up 81 points, shooting 45.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, with a 53.5% success rate on two-pointers (23/43) and 27.8% from beyond the arc (5/18). At the free-throw line, they hit 76.9%, making 20 of 26 attempts.

Jordan Wood led the way with 25 points, connecting on 3 of 7 threes. Jayden Brewer added 20 points, shooting 58.3% overall. FIU grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.

FIU’s defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, a 48% success rate.

From beyond the arc, FIU held their opponent to 6 threes on 24 attempts, a 25% shooting performance. The other team also went 18/24 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their foul shots. FIU gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Can The Pirates Secure a Home Victory?

East Carolina Pirates Recent Game

East Carolina dropped to 5-4 on the season after a 74-67 home loss to North Alabama on Wednesday. The Pirates, who were -7.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.

ECU trailed 36-22 at halftime but showed signs of life in the 2nd half, scoring 45 points while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 141 narrowly went over the 139.5 O/U line.

East Carolina put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 41.7% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 24 attempts for a 20.8% three-point shooting percentage, while their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%.

Jacari Lane led the way with 19 points, connecting on 4 of 7 threes, while C.J. Walker and Corneilous Williams both shot 75% from the field. Taye Fields contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, also dishing out 8 assists.

East Carolina’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 shots, a 55% conversion rate.

From three-point range, East Carolina held their opponents to 5 of 24 shooting, just 20%. At the free-throw line, their opponents went 12 of 19, hitting 63% of their attempts. The Pirates also gave up 7 offensive rebounds.