East Carolina Pirates vs UNCW Seahawks Matchup

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

UNCW vs East Carolina Prediction

Betting on today's Seahawks and Pirates game? Catch the action at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC, as the Pirates hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and East Carolina is favored by -5.5 at home against UNCW.

UNCW vs. East Carolina Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UNCW Seahawks at East Carolina Pirates
Where: Greenville at Minges Coliseum
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds ECAR -5.5, NCW +176 | ECAR -219 O/U 140

Seahawks Preview: Can the Seahawks Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games

UNCW improved to 5-1 on the season with a 76-61 win over Appalachian State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Seahawks were -3.5 favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 137, just over the O/U line of 134.

UNCW led 44-33 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, outscoring the Mountaineers 32-28 to secure the win.

Seahawks Offense Breakdown

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 hit 8 of 26 from three-point range, shooting 30.8%, and were strong from the free-throw line, making 18 of 22 attempts for 81.8%.

On the glass, the Seahawks grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, and they dished out 13 assists. CJ Huntley led the team with 17 points, shooting 54.5% from the field, while Donovan Newby and Jalil Beaubrun each added 16 points, with Beaubrun also pulling down 11 rebounds.

Seahawks Team Defense

UNCW's defense held their opponent to 61 points on 41% shooting from the field. They gave up 25 made field goals on 61 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 30%, hitting 8 of 26 threes. UNCW also sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 18 free throws, shooting 81%.

Pirates Preview: Are the Pirates Ready for a Home Win?

East Carolina improved to 5-1 on the season with a 93-69 home win over North Carolina A&T on Friday. The Pirates entered the game as 13-point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 162 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.

Leading 44-33 at halftime, East Carolina put up 49 points in the 2nd half while holding the Aggies to 36 points, securing the win.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

East Carolina's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 93 points on 52.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.2%, with a strong 60.9% shooting from inside the arc. From three-point range, they hit 36% of their attempts, and they were nearly automatic from the free-throw line, connecting on 87% of their shots.

The Pirates dished out 26 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Ryan Forrest led the team with 25 points, despite shooting just 34.8% from the field. C.J. Walker was highly efficient, scoring 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Cam Hayes added 20 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of his 4 three-point attempts.

Pirates Team Defense

East Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 60% of their two-point attempts, with 28 made baskets from inside the arc.

From three-point range, East Carolina's opponent shot 36%, connecting on 9 of 25 attempts. The Pirates also sent them to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 20 shots for 87%. Additionally, East Carolina gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Seahawks vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although UNCW has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 85 points per game in these games.
In their last five games at home, the Pirates have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 65 points per game in this stretch.
The Seahawks have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
In their last five contests as the favorite, East Carolina has a poor record vs the spread going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.