East Carolina vs North Texas Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an East Carolina vs North Texas prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 23rd at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 5-14 (0-6) this season after they lost to Wichita State by a score of 77-60 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 44-32 at halftime and they only scored 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Pirates shot 35% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Jordan Riley led ECU with 15 points and three rebounds, while Demitri Gardner added 14 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, East Carolina lost to Charlotte by a score of 73-70 and South Florida by a score of 82-71. The Pirates have scored 68.2 points per game with 36.1 rebounds and 10.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Jordan Riley is averaging 21.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Giovanni Emejuru is averaging 13.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game for the Pirates. East Carolina is shooting 40.2% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 26.3% on three pointers this season. 

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 12-7 (3-3) this year after they defeated UTSA by a score of 81-62 in their last game. North Texas led 45-23 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-36 in the second half in the win. The Mean Green shot 45% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 62% on free throws in the game. Je’Shawn Stevenson led UNT with 27 points and two rebounds, while David Terrell Jr added 15 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, North Texas defeated Tulane by a score of 71-63, but lost to Wichita State by a score of 78-67 before that. The Mean Green have scored 70.4 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.6 points against per game this season. Je’Shawn Stevenson is averaging 17.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while David Terrell Jr is averaging 12.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Mean Green. North Texas is shooting 43.8% from the field, 68.9% on free throws, and 33.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the North Texas Mean Green will win

• North Texas has won 15 of its last 16 games at The Super Pit.
• East Carolina has lost each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• North Texas has won the first half in 46 of its last 54 games at The Super Pit against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of East Carolina’s last eight games against the American Conference have produced a total of 135+ points.
• Each of North Texas’ last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at The Super Pit have produced a total of 139+ points.

East Carolina vs North Texas Prediction 

East Carolina comes into this matchup looking for their first conference win, but they have allowed at least 75 points in four of their last five games. The Pirates are shooting 40% from the field and they scored just 60 points last time out. North Texas has won two straight games and they have allowed 63 and 62 points in those two wins. The Mean Green are shooting 44% from the field and they are the much better defensive team. Take North Texas to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: North Texas -10.5