Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Alabama vs East Carolina NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Greenville.
North Alabama vs East Carolina Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Lions versus the Pirates? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. The odds for this non-conference game currently have East Carolina as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 139 points.
North Alabama vs. East Carolina Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: North Alabama Lions at East Carolina Pirates
- Where: Greenville at Minges Coliseum
- Date: Wednesday, December 11th
- Betting Odds ECAR -7, NAL +236 | ECAR -296 O/U 139
Lions Preview: Can North Alabama Grab a Win on the Road?
North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games
North Alabama improved to 4-4 on the season with an 82-59 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday. Playing at home, the Lions entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread.
North Alabama led 45-35 at halftime and held Tennessee Tech to just 24 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37 of their own. The total points for the game were 141, just under the O/U line of 145.
Lions Offense Breakdown
North Alabama put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 48.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.8%, with a strong 62.2% shooting on two-pointers, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 25.9% on 7-of-27 shooting.
Will Soucie led the team with 16 points and 7 rebounds, while Jacari Lane added 15 points and 4 assists. Corneilous Williams contributed 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Kyle Layton and Ray Glasgow each chipped in 11 points, with Layton hitting 3-of-7 from three-point range.
Lions Team Defense
Despite giving up 59 points, North Alabama's defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 48% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts (28/45). The Lions did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot just 25% (7/27).
North Alabama sent their opponent to the free-throw line only 7 times, where they converted 5 attempts for 71%. The Lions also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Pirates Preview: Will the Pirates Live Up to Expectations at Home?
East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games
East Carolina fell to 5-3 on the season after a 75-68 loss to South Carolina on Saturday. The Pirates were +10.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to cover the spread.
ECU led 32-27 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 48 points. They scored 36 points after the break. The total points for the game were 143, going over the 135.5 O/U line.
Pirates Offense Breakdown
East Carolina put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 55%, and they hit 71.4% of their free throws, going 10-for-14 from the line.
Jamarii Thomas led the way with 22 points, hitting 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, while Collin Murray-Boyles was perfect from the field, going 10-for-10 and adding 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Pirates finished with 9 offensive rebounds and 9 assists as a team.
Pirates Team Defense
East Carolina's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 54% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 55% of their two-point attempts, with a 15/27 performance.
From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense allowed 12 threes on 23 attempts, a 52% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they made 9 free throws (52%). The Pirates gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Lions vs Pirates Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road games, North Alabama has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 65 points per game.
- Through their last ten home 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 4-6 ATS.
- The last five games that North Alabama was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- The last ten games that East Carolina was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
North Alabama vs East Carolina Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: East Carolina -7 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.