Charlotte vs East Carolina Prediction 1/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Charlotte vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 18th at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Charlotte 49ers Betting Preview

The Charlotte 49ers are 9-9 (3-2) this season after they lost to Tulsa by a score of 86-74 in their last game. Charlotte trailed 44-37 at halftime and they allowed 42 more points in the second half in the loss. The 49ers shot 47% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Ben Bradford led Charlotte with 26 points and one rebound, while Dezayne Mingo added 11 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Charlotte defeated Rice by a score of 74-73 and UTSA by a score of 74-58. The 49ers have scored 74.2 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.7 points against per game this season. Ben Bradford is averaging 14.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Anton Bonke is averaging 10.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the 49ers. Charlotte is shooting 45.3% from the field, 71.0% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this season. 

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 5-12 (0-4) this year after they lost to South Florida by a score of 82-71 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 44-31 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Pirates shot 41% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Jordan Riley led East Carolina with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Giovanni Emejuru added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, East Carolina lost to UAB by a score of 87-85 and Temple by a score of 75-67. The Pirates have scored 68.5 points per game with 36.9 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.3 points against per game this season. Jordan Riley is averaging 22.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, while Giovanni Emejuru is averaging 14.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for the Pirates. East Carolina is shooting 40.4% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 26.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Charlotte 49ers will win

• East Carolina has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won each of Charlotte’s last three games.
• The road team has won the first half in seven of Charlotte’s last nine games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of East Carolina’s last eight day games against the American Conference at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Six of Charlotte’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.

Charlotte vs East Carolina Prediction 

East Carolina comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they have allowed at least 79 points in four of their last five. The Pirates are shooting 40% from the field and they are scoring just 68.5 points per game. Charlotte has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least 73 points in five straight. The 49ers are shooting 45% from the field and while it is never easy to win a road game in conference play, they are the better side. Take Charlotte to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Charlotte ML