Tulane vs East Carolina Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tulane vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 31st at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview

The Tulane Green Wave are 9-4 (0-0) this season after they defeated Portland State by a score of 63-61 in their last game. Tulane led 24-23 at halftime and added 39 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Green Wave shot 36% from the field, 12% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Asher Woods led Tulane with 21 points and three assists, while Rowan Brumbaugh added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Tulane defeated Louisiana Tech by a score of 61-53, but lost to UC San Diego by a score of 93-67 before that. Tulane has scored 73.4 points per game with 31.2 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.2 points against per game this season. Rowan Brumbaugh is averaging 18.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Curtis Williams Jr is averaging 13.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Green Wave. Tulane is shooting 43.4% from the field, 77.2% on free throws, and 29.3% on three pointers this season. 

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 5-8 (0-0) this year after they lost to North Carolina by a score of 99-51 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 49-26 at halftime and allowed 50 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Pirates shot 26% from the field, 9% on three pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Giovanni Emejuru led East Carolina with 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Jordan Riley added 11 points and three rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, East Carolina defeated Presbyterian by a score of 74-53 and Buffalo by a score of 73-70. The Pirates have scored 67.1 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.2 points against per game this season. Jordan Riley is averaging 20.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Giovanni Emejuru is averaging 14.2 points and 9.5 rebounds per game for the Pirates. East Carolina is shooting 39.3% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 24.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the East Carolina Pirates will win

• East Carolina has won each of its last seven home games against Tulane.
• Tulane has lost eight of its last nine games at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
• Tulane has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

• Tulane has won six of its last eight games.
• East Carolina has lost three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulane has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Tulane’s last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Six of the last seven games between Tulane and East Carolina have produced a total of 148+ points.

Tulane vs East Carolina Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking to start conference play with a win, but Tulane has been the better team to start the season. The Green Wave have won two games in a row and they have allowed 61 and 53 in those two victories. East Carolina has won two of their last three games, but they have scored 54 points or fewer in two of their last four. Tulane is the better shooting team and their defense has been improved recently, so I like the Green Wave on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Tulane ML