The East Carolina Pirates (9-13, 2-8 AAC) and the South Florida Bulls (16-6, 6-4 AAC) face off at USF Sun Dome. The Pirates can put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
East Carolina Pirates vs. South Florida Bulls Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Bulls edged the SMU Mustangs, 67-66, while the Pirates fell to the Wichita State Shockers, 65-49.
South Florida made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent), while SMU was 6-21 (28.6 percent). East Carolina, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 12.0 (better than their season average of 17.9). David Collins had a solid performance for South Florida, contributing 23 points. Meanwhile, East Carolina was lifted by Jayden Gardner, who had 11 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Alexis Yetna led the Bulls to a 77-57 victory. He registered a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds. The Bulls’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pirates. South Florida had a rate of 7.6, while East Carolina posted a mark of 21.0.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, South Florida figures to have a considerable edge. The Bulls defense ranks 37th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.466), while the East Carolina offense is ranked 334th in effective field goal percentage (0.457). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Pirates. They rank 275th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the Bulls force the 10th-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 24.4 percent).
East Carolina at South Florida Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – South Florida, ATS Winner – South Florida, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- South Florida averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 41st in the nation. East Carolina ranks 224th in rebounds allowed per game (36.9).
- The Bulls rank 228th in three pointers attempted per game (20.0) while the Pirates rank 271st (17.7).
- The Bulls average 9.1 steals per game, which ranks 10th in the NCAA. The Pirates rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- East Carolina averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. South Florida ranks 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Pirates have scored an average of 54.8 points per game (11.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (3.9 above their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 7.4 for the season.
