East Carolina (16-12) vs Charlotte (10-18)
March 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: East Carolina -9 — Over/Under: 142
In this article we will formulate a Charlotte vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 2nd 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 10-18 (3-12) this year after they lost to Tulane by a score of 78-64 in their last game. Charlotte trailed 44-29 at halftime, but did win the second half by a total of 35-34 in the loss. The 49ers shot 36.8% from the field, 24.1% on three pointers, and 78.9% on free throws in the game. Giancarlo Rosado led Charlotte with 12 points and six rebounds, while Robert Braswell IV added 11 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the 49ers defeated Temple by a score of 78-72, but did lose to East Carolina by a score of 75-59 before that. Charlotte has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently last in the AAC standings with a 3-12 record. Charlotte has scored 70.9 points per game and they have allowed 75.0 points against per game, while also averaging 31.4 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Nik Graves is averaging 16.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Giancarlo Rosado is averaging 11.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Charlotte is shooting 42.2% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 30.5% on three pointers this season.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates are 16-12 (8-7) this season after they defeated UTSA in overtime by a score of 96-89 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 39-38 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half, before winning in overtime. The Pirates shot 52.6% from the field, 56.3% on three pointers, and 79.4% on free throws in the game. RJ Felton led East Carolina with 30 points and four rebounds, while Jordan Riley added 17 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Pirates lost to Tulane by a score of 86-81, but did beat Charlotte by a score of 75-59 before that. East Carolina has won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the AAC standings with an 8-7 record. East Carolina has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 73.4 points against per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. RJ Felton is averaging 18.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while CJ Walker is averaging 17.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. East Carolina is shooting 43.9% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this season.
Why East Carolina will beat Charlotte
- Charlotte has lost each of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won four of Charlotte’s last five games.
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Charlotte vs East Carolina Prediction
East Carolina comes into this matchup having a pretty solid season in conference play and they are near the top of the AAC standings. The Pirates have won four of their last five games and they are 3-1 in their last four home games. Charlotte has lost three of their last four games and they are shooting just 42.2% from the field this year. The 49ers have also struggled on defense, as they have allowed 75+ points in four of their last five games. East Carolina did beat Charlotte by a score of 75-59 just three games ago and I like them to win this game easily as well. Take the Pirates at home.