UNCW Seahawks vs East Carolina Pirates NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seahawks 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 over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140 points, with East Carolina being favored by -5.5 over UNCW.

UNCW SEAHAWKS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK

The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -5.5

This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Pirates.
• Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.

Will the Seahawks Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games

UNCW improved to 5-1 on the season with a 76-61 home win over Appalachian State on Saturday. The Seahawks, who were -3.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

UNCW led 44-33 at halftime and held Appalachian State to 28 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The total points for the game were 137, just over the O/U line of 134.

In their last game, the UNCW Seahawks put up 76 points, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 18 of 22 free throws, good for 81.8% at the line. The Seahawks also pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.

CJ Huntley led the way with 17 points, shooting 6 of 11 from the field. Donovan Newby and Jalil Beaubrun each added 16 points, with Beaubrun grabbing 11 rebounds. Nolan Hodge contributed 15 points on 6 of 10 shooting, and Harlan Obioha was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots in just 15 minutes of play.

Even with UNCW’s defense allowing 61 points, they couldn’t overcome their offensive struggles in this one. The Seahawks gave up 41% shooting from the field, with their opponent hitting 25 of 61 shots.

UNCW’s defense allowed 17 two-point baskets on 35 attempts (48%) and 8 threes on 26 tries (30%). They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws (81%).

Can the Pirates Secure a Win at Home?

East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games

East Carolina improved to 5-1 on the season with a convincing 93-69 home win over North Carolina A&T on Friday, November 29th. The Pirates, who were favored by 13 points, covered the spread and moved to 5-1 on the season. The game’s total points of 162 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.

Leading 44-33 at halftime, East Carolina scored 49 points in the 2nd half while holding the Aggies to 36. The Pirates’ strong 2nd half performance helped them pull away and secure the win.

East Carolina’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 93 points with a 52.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, thanks to 60.9% shooting on two-pointers and 36% from beyond the arc. They also connected on 87% of their free throws, hitting 20 of 23 attempts.

The Pirates dished out 26 assists, with Cam Hayes and Jordan Riley each contributing 6. Hayes also added 20 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 75% from three-point range. Ryan Forrest led the team with 25 points, despite shooting just 34.8% overall and 16.7% from deep.

East Carolina’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. They gave up 37 made baskets on 71 attempts.

Inside the arc, they allowed 60% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 28 of 46 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, an 87% success rate. East Carolina gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.