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East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Prediction 3/9/25 College Basketball Picks
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Florida Atlantic (16-14) vs East Carolina (18-12)
March 9, 2025 at 01:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Atlantic -4.5 — Over/Under: 152.5
The East Carolina Pirates and Florida Atlantic Owls meet Sunday in the college basketball action at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Here’s an East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Prediction. This article will include an East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Pick.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates recently beat UTSA, Charlotte, and Tulane. East Carolina has won six of its last seven games.
The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 76.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.1 points on 44.1 percent shooting. RJ Felton is averaging 18.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, while CJ Walker is averaging 17.5 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 31.9 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The East Carolina Pirates are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.7 rebounds per game.
Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The FAU Owls recently played North Texas, USF, and UAB. It’s senior night for an FAU roster that has two seniors in Ken Evans Jr. and KyKy Tandy.
The FAU Owls are averaging 79.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Kaleb Glenn is averaging 13 points and 0.7 assists, while Tre Carroll is averaging 12.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. Baba Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Leland Walker is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The FAU Owls are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.9 percent from the free throw line. The FAU Owls are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Atlantic Owls will win
- East Carolina has lost each of its last 18 Sunday road games against the American Athletic Conference.
- Florida Atlantic has won 14 of its last 15 day games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Florida Atlantic has won the first half in 12 of its last 16 games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the East Carolina Pirates will win
- East Carolina has won six of its last seven games against the American Athletic Conference.
- Florida Atlantic has lost four of its last five games against the American Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Four of Florida Atlantic’s last five day games at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena have produced a total of 157+ points.
- Four of East Carolina’s last five road games have produced a total of 159+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- East Carolina ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (22.4).
- East Carolina ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.0).
East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Injury Report
East Carolina will be without Bencao Vungo, Callum Richard, and Julien Soumaoro. Florida Atlantic will be without Max Langenfeld, Amar Amok, and Mantas Kocanas.
East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Prediction
Florida Atlantic beat East Carolina in the first meeting on the road, so it’s only right the Owls are favored at home. It’s senior night as well. I get it. However, you can argue East Carolina is playing the better basketball right now with wins in seven of its last 10 games and an offense that has some bite to it. This isn’t the same FAU team from past years and its lost five times at home. With losses in four of its last five games, Florida Atlantic is struggling to put teams away and the offensive success comes and goes. Not my favorite game on the card, but East Carolina will have its chances in this one. I want the points in my back pocket.
