| MATCHUP | East Carolina Pirates | Florida Atlantic Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-15 | 14-8 |
| Spread | +11.5 -110 | -11.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +550 | -800 |
| Total | Over 152.5 (-110) | Under 152.5 (-110) |
| Where | Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, Boca Raton, FL | |
| When | Sunday, February 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The East Carolina Pirates and FAU Owls meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Here’s a East Carolina vs FAU Prediction. This article will include a East Carolina vs FAU Pick.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates beat North Texas, lost to Rice, and they play Temple next. East Carolina has lost 8 of its last 9 games.
The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 68.3 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 76.5 points on 45 percent shooting. Jordan Riley is averaging 22.3 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Giovanni Emejuru is averaging 13.6 points and 0.5 assists. Demitri Gardner is dishing 0.8 assists and Tybo Bailey is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The East Carolina Pirates are shooting 26.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The East Carolina Pirates are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game.
FAU Owls Betting Preview
The FAU Owls lost to USF and Memphis, and they play Tulsa next. FAU has won 6 of its last 9 games.
The FAU Owls are averaging 82 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 43 percent shooting. Devin Vanterpool is averaging 16 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Kanaan Carlyle is averaging 14.7 points and 3.8 rebounds. Isaiah Elohim is the third double-digit scorer and Josiah Parker is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The FAU Owls are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The FAU Owls are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- East Carolina has lost each of its last 19 Sunday road games against Conference opponents.
- Florida Atlantic has won each of its last six games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida Atlantic has won the first half in each of its last six games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Florida Atlantic’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena have produced a total of 153+ points.
- Four of East Carolina’s last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
East Carolina vs FAU Prediction
FAU is the more talented team and has been strong at home this season, but this is a lot of points for an early start. East Carolina doesn’t do much of anything great and has some ugly performances, but it also just beat North Texas on the road as a double-digit underdog. East Carolina hung around with USF, nearly beat UAB, and gave Temple a slight scare. ECU has had moments where it’s shown it can compete against stiffer competition. It won’t be pretty, but I’ll grab the points with East Carolina if forced to pick.