East Carolina (13-11) vs UAB (15-8)
February 11, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: East Carolina +2.5 — Over/Under: 152.5
In this article, we will formulate a UAB vs East Carolina prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 11th at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
UAB Blazers Betting Preview
The UAB Blazers are 15-8 (8-2) this year after they defeated North Texas by a score of 64-61 in their last game. UAB led 32-31 at halftime and was able to hang on in the second half for the win. The Blazers shot 44.8% from the field, 15.4% on three-pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led UAB with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Christian Coleman added 13 points and eight rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blazers defeated Charlotte by a score of 96-78 and Tulsa by a score of 78-68. UAB has won eight of their last nine games and they are currently second in the American standings with an 8-2 record. UAB has scored 83.7 points per game and they have allowed 75.5 points per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 17.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Christian Coleman is averaging 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. UAB is shooting 47% from the field, 75.5% on free throws, and 33.2% on three-pointers this season.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates are 13-11 (5-6) this season after they defeated UTSA by a score of 80-79 in their last game. East Carolina trailed 40-33 at halftime, but they scored 47 points in the second half in the win. The Pirates shot 47.1% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 78.8% on free throws in the game. CJ Walker led East Carolina with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Riley added 21 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Pirates lost to Rice by a score of 73-60 and Temple by a score of 98-94. East Carolina has won four of their last six games and they are currently seventh in the American standings with a 5-6 record. East Carolina has scored 75.7 points per game and they have allowed 72.7 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. CJ Walker is averaging 18.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game, while RJ Felton is averaging 17.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. East Carolina is shooting 43.3% from the field, 70.6% on free throws, and 29.5% on three-pointers this season.
Why UAB will beat East Carolina
- UAB has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- East Carolina has lost three of its last four home night games against the American Athletic Conference.
- East Carolina has lost the first half in each of its last three night games against the American Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of East Carolina’s last 16 home night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Three of UAB’s last four road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
UAB vs East Carolina Prediction
UAB comes into this matchup with an 8-2 conference record this year and they are near the top of the AAC standings, but they will be on the road for this game. The Blazers have won three games in a row and they are scoring over 83 points per game this year. UAB has had some issues defensively this season, but they have allowed 68 points or fewer in two of their last three games. East Carolina has lost two of their last three and they are just 5-6 in conference play. The Pirates are shooting just 43.3% from the field this season and they have allowed at least 76 points in three of their last five games. UAB is the way better team in this matchup and I like them to get the road win.