Tulane vs East Carolina Prediction 3/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tulane vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, March 6th at the 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 17-12 (11-5) this year after they defeated Tulsa by a score of 79-77 in their last game. Tulane trailed 43-36 at halftime, but they held Tulsa to just 34 points in the second half in the comeback win. The Green Wave shot 48.3% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 88.9% on free throws in the game. Gregg Glenn III led Tulane with 22 points and five rebounds, while Rowan Brumbaugh added 11 points and seven assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Green Wave defeated Charlotte by a score of 78-64 but did lose to Wichita State by a score of 78-67 before that. Tulane has won four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the AAC standings with an 11-5 record. Tulane has scored 74.6 points per game and they have allowed 69.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.1 rebounds and 14.5 assists per game this year. Rowan Brumbaugh is averaging 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Kaleb Banks is averaging 15.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game this year. Tulane is shooting 45% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 33.6% on three-pointers this season. 

East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview

The East Carolina Pirates are 17-12 (9-7) this season after they defeated Charlotte by a score of 78-76 in their last game. East Carolina was tied at 27 at halftime, but they scored 51 points in the second half and picked up the close win. The Pirates shot 52.8% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 62.1% on free throws in the game. RJ Felton led East Carolina with 27 points and two rebounds, while Jayshayne Woodard added 14 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Pirates defeated UTSA by a score of 96-89 but did lose to Tulane by a score of 86-81 before that. East Carolina has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the AAC standings with a 9-7 record. East Carolina has scored 76.9 points per game and they have allowed 73.4 points per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this year. RJ Felton is averaging 18.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while CJ Walker is averaging 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game this season. ECU is shooting 44.2% from the field, 71.2% on free throws, and 31.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Why East Carolina will beat Tulane 

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

Why Tulane will beat East Carolina 

• Tulane has won six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Tulane has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of East Carolina’s last nine Thursday night games against the American Athletic Conference have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Four of Tulane’s last five night games have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• East Carolina ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.7).
• East Carolina ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (16.3).
• Tulane ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.5%).

Tulane vs East Carolina Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup playing very well over the last few weeks and they are near each other in the conference standings, but East Carolina will have the home-court advantage here. The Pirates are only shooting 44.2% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 75 points in four of their last five games. Tulane has been a slightly better shooting team from the field and they have scored at least 78 points in four of their last five games. Tulane won the first meeting by a score of 86-81 a couple of weeks ago and I think we are going to see another high-scoring battle. Take the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 145.5