The East Carolina Pirates (4-4) will be at home in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum when they challenge the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-4). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. East Carolina Pirates Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Pirates were beaten by the UNCW Seahawks, 95-86, while the Mountaineers had no trouble getting past the Winston-Salem State Rams, 91-64.
Appalachian State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.567) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 30.4). For those same stats, Winston-Salem State had marks of 0.430 and 26.8, respectively. East Carolina, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 11.6 (better than their season average of 21.9). Jayden Gardner had a solid performance for East Carolina with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Appalachian State was lifted by Isaac Johnson, who contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
It could be a tough game for East Carolina on the offensive glass. Dating back to last season, the Pirates rank 199th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Appalachian State ranks 85th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.7 percent).
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – East Carolina, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Appalachian State ranks 41st in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while East Carolina ranks 265th (19.2).
- The Mountaineers rank 205th in steals allowed per game (6.7) while the Pirates rank 240th (7.1).
- The Mountaineers average 38.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the nation. The Pirates rank 238th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- Appalachian State ranks 79th in assists allowed per game (12.2) while East Carolina ranks 267th (14.8).