East Carolina vs Wichita State Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an East Carolina vs Wichita State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 9-9 (1-4) this year after they lost to North Texas by a score of 69-60 in their last game. East Carolina led 33-27 at halftime, but they were outscored 42-27 in the second half for the loss. The Pirates shot 45.3% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 40% on free throws in the game. RJ Felton led East Carolina with 30 points and six rebounds, while CJ Walker added 12 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pirates lost to Memphis by a score of 74-70 but did beat Temple by a score of 80-79 before that. East Carolina has lost five of their last six games and eight of their last ten, and they are near the bottom of the AAC standings. East Carolina has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 71.8 points per game, while also averaging 38.9 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. RJ Felton is averaging 18.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while CJ Walker is averaging 16.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game this year. East Carolina is shooting 42.8% from the field, 70.1% on free throws, and 28.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 11-6 (1-3) this year after they defeated Charlotte by a score of 68-59 in their last game. Wichita State led 31-27 at halftime and added 37 more points in the second half for the win. The Shockers shot 48.1% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 70.6% on free throws in the game. Harlond Beverly led Wichita State with 12 points and five rebounds, while Xavier Bell added 10 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Shockers lost to UTSA by a score of 88-75 and South Florida by a score of 91-72. Wichita State has lost three of their last four games and they are right next to East Carolina towards the bottom of the AAC standings. Wichita State has scored 77.5 points per game and they have allowed 75.4 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Xavier Bell is averaging 14.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Justin Hill is averaging 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Wichita State is shooting 46% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this season. 

Why East Carolina will beat Wichita State

• Wichita State has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won three of the last four games between East Carolina and Wichita State.
• Wichita State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games at Charles Koch Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

East Carolina vs Wichita State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this contest desperately needing a win in the AAC, but Wichita State will be at home. The Shockers are coming off of a win against Charlotte in their last game, but they have allowed at least 88 points in three of their last four games. Wichita State is shooting 46% from the field and they have actually been pretty decent on offense. East Carolina is coming off of a bad second half against North Texas, but they have played decently well in their last four games. The Pirates are shooting just 42.8% from the field and they also haven’t been great defensively in recent games. Wichita State is at home and they are the better shooting team, but I like how ECU has played for the majority of their recent games and I like them with the points here.