The UNCW Seahawks (3-4) will be at home in Raiford G. Trask Coliseum when they meet the East Carolina Pirates (4-3). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
East Carolina Pirates vs. UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Seahawks defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 82-65, while the Pirates lost a winnable game to the High Point Panthers, 55-52.
The Seahawks held the Panthers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.5 (below their season average of 28.6) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.653 (above their season average of 0.525). East Carolina, meanwhile, held High Point to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below their season average of 0.510). Devontae Cacok played well for UNCW, putting up 17 points and 13 rebounds. Jayden Gardner played a key role for East Carolina with 18 points.
The Pirates won the only game between these two teams last year, 93-88. One of East Carolina’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 27 trips to the line, while UNCW went 17 times.
The offensive glass should be a major edge for UNCW in this showdown. The Seahawks rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while East Carolina ranks 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent) dating back to last season.
East Carolina at UNCW Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- UNCW ranks ninth in rebounds per game (40.6) while East Carolina ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
- The Pirates rank 141st in blocks per game (3.4) while the Seahawks rank 267th (2.1).
- UNCW ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (6.3) while East Carolina ranks 261st (7.2).
- The Seahawks rank 76th in assists per game (14.9) while the Pirates rank 259th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
- East Carolina ranks 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while UNCW ranks 285th (24.2).
