North Texas vs East Carolina Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a North Texas vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th at the Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

North Texas Mean Green Betting Preview

The North Texas Mean Green are 11-4 (2-1) this year after they defeated Rice by a score of 81-59 in their last game. North Texas led 42-28 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Mean Green shot 55.1% from the field, 55% on three-pointers, and 94.1% on free throws in the game. Atin Wright led North Texas with 21 points and one steal, while Brenen Lorient added 19 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Mean Green lost to Memphis by a score of 68-64 but did beat UAB by a score of 78-75 before that. North Texas has won five of their last six games and they have allowed 60 points or fewer in three of those five wins. North Texas has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 58.7 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game this year. Atin Wright is averaging 13.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game this season. North Texas is shooting 44.9% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 36.3% on three-pointers this year. 

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 9-8 (1-3) this season after they lost to Memphis by a score of 74-70 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 38-24 at halftime, but they did score 46 points in the second half in the loss. The Pirates shot 39.3% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 73.9% on free throws in the game. CJ Walker led East Carolina with 23 points and seven rebounds, while RJ Felton added 20 points and 13 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Pirates defeated Temple by a score of 80-79 but did lose to FAU by a score of 78-76 before that. East Carolina has lost four of their last five games and seven of their last nine. East Carolina has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.8 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. RJ Felton is averaging 17.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while CJ Walker is averaging 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game this year. East Carolina is shooting 42.7% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 27.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Why North Texas will beat East Carolina

• North Texas has won 13 of its last 14 Tuesday games.
• East Carolina has lost nine of its last 11 games against Conference opponents.
• East Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last five games against Conference opponents.

North Texas vs East Carolina Prediction 

North Texas comes into this matchup as one of the top teams in America, but they will be on the road for this contest. The Mean Green did lose their last road game, but that came against high-powered Memphis by four points. North Texas isn’t great on offense, but they are elite defensively once again this season, as they are allowing just 58.7 points per game. East Carolina was able to pick up a narrow win against Temple two games ago, but they haven’t had much success over the last month. The Pirates are only shooting 42.7% from the field and that is not a recipe for success against this North Texas defense. Take the Mean Green to get the win.