East Carolina Pirates vs Stetson Hatters Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our East Carolina vs Stetson NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Daytona Beach.

East Carolina vs Stetson Prediction

The Pirates and Hatters are set to face off at 1:00 ET on None. The Hatters will host the game at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. East Carolina is favored by -13 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 144 points.

East Carolina vs. Stetson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: East Carolina Pirates at Stetson Hatters
Where: Daytona Beach at Ocean Center
Date: Friday, November 22nd
Betting Odds ECAR -13, ECAR -1191 | STETSN +700 O/U 144

Pirates Preview: Will East Carolina Make it Happen on the Road?

East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games

East Carolina dropped to Jacksonville State 86-78 on Thursday, November 21st. The Pirates, who were -4 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 164, well over the O/U line of 133.5.

ECU led 39-37 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. Defensive lapses after the break were a key factor in the loss.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

East Carolina put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc, hitting 13 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.1%, and they connected on 86.7% of their free throws, going 13-for-15 from the line.

C.J. Walker and RJ Felton each scored 20 points, with Felton adding 3 threes. Jao Ituka contributed 18 points, and Jaron Pierre Jr. had 16 points and 6 assists. Koree Cotton was perfect from deep, hitting 3 threes, while Yann Farell and Assa Essamvous both shot 4-for-6 from three-point range.

Pirates Team Defense

East Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points on 43% shooting from the field. They allowed 32 made field goals on 73 attempts.

The Pirates gave up 19 two-point baskets on 40 attempts (47%) and 13 three-pointers on 33 attempts (39%). They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 13 (86%). East Carolina allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Hatters Preview: Will Stetson Find a Way to Win at Home?

Stetson Hatters Recent Game/Games

Stetson fell to Toledo 103-78 on Thursday, November 21st, in an away game. The Hatters entered as +13 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 181, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

Stetson trailed 51-35 at halftime and allowed 52 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43.

Hatters Offense Breakdown

Stetson put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 47.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.4%. They hit 8 of 20 from beyond the arc, good for 40%, and connected on 69.6% of their free throws, going 16 for 23.

Sonny Wilson led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, shooting 9 of 13 from the field. Seth Hubbard added 17 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, while Josh Massey contributed 16 points and 6 rebounds, making 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Hatters Team Defense

Stetson's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 103 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Hatters allowed their opponents to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, going 28/46 inside the arc.

From three-point range, Stetson's opponents shot 50%, knocking down 13 of 26 attempts. The Hatters also sent them to the line 11 times, where they converted 8 free throws.

Pirates vs Hatters Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Pirates offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 71. East Carolina posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Hatters have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Stetson has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Pirates have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.