UAB (20-11) vs East Carolina (19-13)
Game Info: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Dickies Arena)
Betting Odds: UAB -4.5 -- Over/Under: 152.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPNU
The East Carolina Pirates and UAB Blazers meet Friday in the college basketball AAC Quarterfinal at the Dickies Arena. Here’s a East Carolina vs UAB Prediction. This article will include a East Carolina vs UAB Pick.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates recently beat played Charlotte, Tulane, FAU, and UTSA. East Carolina has won seven of its last nine games.
The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 76 points on 43.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 44.2 percent shooting. RJ Felton is averaging 18.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while CJ Walker is averaging 17.2 points and 0.7 assists. Jordan Riley is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Hayes is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The East Carolina Pirates are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The East Carolina Pirates are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.5 rebounds per game.
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UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers recently played Memphis, FAU, and Tulane. UAB hasn’t lost two straight games since November.
The UAB Blazers are averaging 83 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 78.6 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.1 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Alejandro Vasquez is averaging 11.4 points and 2.8 rebounds. Christian Coleman is the third double-digit scorer and Ja’Borri McGhee is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UAB Blazers are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free throw line. The UAB Blazers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won 11 of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the East Carolina Pirates will win
- East Carolina has won four of its last five night games.
- UAB has lost three of its last four games played at neutral venues.
Matchup/League Facts
- UAB ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.8%).
- UAB ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.63).
- East Carolina ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.6).
- East Carolina ranks 47th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.0).
East Carolina vs UAB Injury Report
UAB doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. East Carolina will be without Callum Richard and Julien Soumaoro.
East Carolina vs UAB Prediction
UAB is getting the benefit of the doubt because of the rest advantage, but it was East Carolina that won the only meeting this season. East Carolina was a 2.5-point underdog against UAB and won while dropping 82 points on its head. UAB ended the regular season in shaky form, which included upset losses to Tulane and Memphis. I don’t see much of a gap between East Carolina and UAB if we’re being honest. I’ll take a shot with the points in the AAC Quarterfinal.
Randy’s Pick East Carolina +4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
