South Carolina Gamecocks vs East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Gamecocks and Pirates. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Pirates at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Gamecocks are the betting favorite against the Pirates. The over/under for the game is 140.5 points.

SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +4.5

This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-65 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +4.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Gamecocks?

South Carolina will be playing their 9th game of the season when they take on East Carolina. They currently have a 7-1 overall record. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, South Carolina has gone 4-6. South Carolina has a winning ATS record of 7-1, sitting above .500. In their previous five games, the team is a perfect 5-0 vs. the spread.

In eight games, South Carolina comes in with an over/under mark of 4-4-0, with their games averaging 140.8 points per game. The Gamecocks have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last three games, with their games averaging 137 points per game.

Coming off a good offensive performance, South Carolina’s offense scored 89 points against George Washington. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they went 5/7 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Gamecocks have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 153rd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 67th in percentage and 33rd in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Gamecocks’ defense holds the 41st rank in the nation, allowing 64.3 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 5.9 threes per game vs. East Carolina. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 31.8%.

Can East Carolina Pull Off a Home Win?

Following their recent 74-66 victory over UNCW, East Carolina’s overall record now stands at 6-3. In away games, the Pirates are 0-1 this season, while on their home court they have a 4-2 record. As of now, East Carolina’s against the spread record is 3-4 going into today’s game. In their last five games, the team has gone 2-3 ATS.

East Carolina’s games have, on average, featured 151 points per game leading to an over/under record of 5-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 143.8 points so far. When looking at the Pirates’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 131 points per game.

In their previous game, the Pirates’ offense finished with 74 points, which is right in line with their current average of 76.4 points per contest. One area that the East Carolina offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 19th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 44%.

At this time, the Pirates’ defense is positioned 131st in the country, permitting 70.7 points per game. In today’s game vs. South Carolina, the East Carolina defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, East Carolina made 20 free-throws vs. the Pirates.