North Alabama vs East Carolina Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/11/24

In this article, we will formulate a North Alabama vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 11th at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Alabama Lions Betting Preview

The North Alabama Lions are 6-4 this year after they defeated Tennessee Tech by a score of 82-59 in their last game. North Alabama led 45-35 at halftime and they pulled away in the second half for the blowout win. The Lions shot 48.6% from the field, 25.9% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Will Soucie led North Alabama with 16 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Lions lost to Wofford by a score of 74-54 but did beat a non-D-1 team before that. North Alabama has scored 78.7 points per game and they have allowed 71.8 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 11.8 assists per game this season. Jacari Lane is averaging 15.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while North Alabama is shooting 45.2% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 34.2% on three-pointers this year. North Alabama will face Charleston Southern, Loyola Marymount, Bellarmine, and Eastern Kentucky following this one.

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 7-3 this season after they lost to South Carolina by a score of 75-68 in their last game. East Carolina led 32-27 at halftime, but they allowed 48 points in the second half in the loss. The Pirates shot 49.1% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Jordan Riley led ECU with 18 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pirates lost to UNC Wilmington by a score of 67-53 but did win the three games prior to that. East Carolina has scored 78.3 points per game and they have allowed 69.5 points per game, while also averaging 40.7 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game this season. RJ Felton is averaging 18.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while East Carolina is shooting 44.1% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 29.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why East Carolina will beat North Alabama

• East Carolina has won 31 of its last 37 games against non-conference opponents at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
• North Alabama has lost three of its last four games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of North Alabama’s last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Five of East Carolina’s last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.

North Alabama vs East Carolina Prediction 

East Carolina comes into this matchup after losing two games in a row, but they did nearly beat South Carolina last time out. The Pirates are shooting just 44.1% from the field but should have the rebounding advantage in this game. North Alabama has alternated wins and losses over their last six games, but two of their wins did come against non-D-1 teams. The Lions do have a slightly higher shooting percentage than ECU, but I think the rebounding advantage for the Pirates will be the difference. Take ECU here.