Florida International vs East Carolina Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a FIU vs East Carolina Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 17th, at the Minges Coliseum.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Panthers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pirates’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving FIU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving East Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between FIU and East Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Panthers and Pirates. 

FIU Has Won Two Straight

FIU is looking for their third straight win and they have some confidence right now. In the last game against Stetson, FIU scored 81 points and ended up winning by nine points.  FIU shot 45.9 percent from the field and they are going to need the shooting to be impressive again in this game. Jayden Brewer was the top player putting up 20 points, five rebounds, and two assists. FIU on the season is averaging 74.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 212nd while the defense is ranked 159th. FIU is shooting 43.96  percent from the field. 

Why FIU Will Cover Against East Carolina

• East Carolina has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• East Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last five Tuesday night games against non-conference opponents.

East Carolina’s Offense Hasn’t Been Good Enough

East Carolina’s offense hasn’t been good enough as of late and even though they have been competitive they have fallen short. East Carolina scored 67 points, while the defense gave up 74 points and North Alabama ended up beating them. The Pirates shot only 20 percent from deep and that led to the defeat. East Carolina on the season is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 150th in the league while the defense is ranked 147th. Guard RJ Felton is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 41.2 percent from the field. East Carolina will take on Gardner-Webb after this one.

FIU vs East Carolina Prediction

East Carolina’s offense overall this season has been strong, but in the last couple of games they haven’t been as strong and that is going to be the difference here. FIU on the season is averaging 74.6 points per game and their offense is going to have no issue running up the score here. East Carolina is going to have no answer and FIU is going to find success here. Back FIU against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: FIU +7.5