East Carolina (6-1) vs North Carolina A&T (3-3)
Game Info: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 5:30 pm (Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum)
Betting Odds: East Carolina -13.5 / North Carolina A&T +13.5 --- Over/Under: 147 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The North Carolina A&T Aggies and East Carolina Pirates meet Friday in college basketball action at the Minges Coliseum. Here’s a North Carolina A&T vs East Carolina Prediction. This article will include a North Carolina A&T vs East Carolina Pick.
North Carolina A&T Aggies Betting Preview
The North Carolina A&T Aggies beat Morgan State, lost to Buffalo, and they play Hampton, UNC Greensboro, and Virginia Tech next. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are averaging 83.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Ryan Forrest is averaging 20.2 points and 1 assist, while Landon Glasper is averaging 17.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jahnathan Lamothe is the third double-digit scorer, and Bryson Ogletree is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are allowing 27.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates beat Stetson and UIC, and they play UNC Wilmington, South Carolina, North Alabama, FIU, and Gardner-Webb next. The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 81.4 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 39.9 percent shooting. RJ Felton is averaging 22.1 points and 7.7 rebounds, while CJ Walker is averaging 16.7 points and 0.3 assists. Jordan Riley is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Hayes is grabbing 1.9 rebounds. The East Carolina Pirates are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The East Carolina Pirates are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.
Why the East Carolina Pirates will win
- North Carolina A&T has lost 10 of its last 11 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- East Carolina has won each of its last four games at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- North Carolina A&T has lost the first half in 21 of its last 25 games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of North Carolina A&T's last four games has produced a total of 155+ points.
- Four of East Carolina's last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- East Carolina ranks T14th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (20.0).
- East Carolina ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.9%).
- North Carolina A&T ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.4%).
- North Carolina A&T ranks T42nd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.3).
North Carolina A&T vs East Carolina Prediction
The East Carolina Pirates should be the obvious favorites because of the talent gap, but this line is showing no respect toward the Aggies. The North Carolina A&T Aggies are a fast-paced team that forces the issue offensively and has been competitive all year. NC A&T nearly upset Buffalo on the road, upset The Citadel, and took George Washington down to the wire as 15-point dogs. North Carolina A&T is a scrappy bunch that knows how to hang around. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick North Carolina A&T Aggies +13.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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