Campbell Fighting Camels vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Prediction 12/14/19

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The Campbell Fighting Camels (6-2) will travel to Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to challenge the East Carolina Pirates (2-7). Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Campbell Fighting Camels vs. East Carolina Pirates Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Pirates fell to the Coppin State Eagles, 85-75, while the Fighting Camels edged the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, 58-56.

Campbell’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over North Dakota. The Fighting Camels had a rate of 11.9 (better than their season average of 15.7), while the Fighting Hawks posted a mark of 26.1 (above their season average of 18.9). East Carolina, meanwhile, held Coppin State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.0 (below their season average of 23.6). Jayden Gardner put together a good game for East Carolina with 22 points and eight rebounds. Campbell, meanwhile, was lifted by Cedric Henderson Jr., who contributed 16 points.

The aggressive East Carolina offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. Since last season, the Pirates rank 51st in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.250, while Campbell has been among the country’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 287th-ranked FTA rate of 0.258). Moreover, the Fighting Camels rank 48th in offensive efficiency (110.6), while the Pirates rank 318th in defensive efficiency (106.4).

Campbell Fighting Camels at East Carolina Pirates Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Campbell, ATS Winner – East Carolina, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Campbell ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while East Carolina ranks 215th (18.0).
  • The Fighting Camels rank 15th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Pirates rank 66th (3.7).
  • East Carolina ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (6.3) while Campbell ranks 45th (5.6).
  • The Pirates rank 97th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Fighting Camels rank 250th (31.5).
  • Campbell averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. East Carolina ranks 178th in assists allowed per game (13.8).