East Carolina vs Wichita State Prediction 1/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an East Carolina vs Wichita State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 21st at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 5-13 (0-5) this season after they lost to Charlotte by a score of 73-70 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 45-33 at halftime, but they did win the second half 37-28 in the loss. The Pirates shot 43% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Jordan Riley led ECU with 23 points and four assists, while Corey Caulker added 14 points and six assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, East Carolina lost to South Florida by a score of 82-71 and UAB by a score of 87-85. The Pirates have scored 68.6 points per game with 36.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Jordan Riley is averaging 22.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Giovanni Emejuru is averaging 13.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Pirates. East Carolina is shooting 40.5% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 26.6% on three pointers this season. 

Wichita State Shockers Betting Preview

The Wichita State Shockers are 11-8 (3-3) this year after they defeated South Florida by a score of 86-85 in overtime. Wichita State led 37-36 at halftime, but they allowed 41 points in the second half, before escaping with the win in overtime. The Shockers shot 42% from the field, 52% on three pointers, and 61% on free throws in the game. Kenyon Giles led Wichita State with 22 points and two rebounds, while Karon Boyd added 17 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Wichita State lost to FAU by a score of 85-67, but did beat North Texas by a score of 78-67 before that. The Shockers have scored 78.1 points per game with 40.8 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.6 points against per game this season. Kenyon Giles is averaging 17.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Karon Boyd is averaging 11.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Shockers. Wichita State is shooting 44.5% from the field, 69.6% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Wichita State Shockers will win

• East Carolina has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• Wichita State has won six of its last seven night games at Charles Koch Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wichita State has won the first half in three of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the East Carolina Pirates will win

• Wichita State has lost five of its last six night games against the American Conference.
• The road team has won four of the last five games between East Carolina and Wichita State.
• Wichita State has lost the first half in four of its last five home night games against the American Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Wichita State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.

East Carolina vs Wichita State Prediction 

East Carolina comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they have allowed 75+ points in four of their last five games. The Pirates are shooting 41% from the field and they are scoring just 68.1 points per game. Wichita State has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed at least 85 points in three of their last five. I think Wichita State will get the win, but I can’t lay this many points with them struggling on defense. Take ECU and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: East Carolina +14.5