Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Fifth Third Arena Saturday as the Cincinnati Bearcats look to beat the odds vs the East Carolina Pirates in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Cincinnati Bearcats as -16-point favorites in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
East Carolina Pirates vs Cincinnati Bearcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Bearcats sit at 18-7 (12-11-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the East Carolina Pirates are currently 10-14 (9-8-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Cincinnati is 10-14 OU, and East Carolina is 12-7 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 7-rated Cincinnati Bearcats and the No. 297-ranked East Carolina Pirates, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting East Carolina Pirates rank No. 192 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.08 per game. That compares with Cincinnati’s No. 51 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Cincinnati is college basketball's No. 90-ranked team at 7.68 per game, while the East Carolina Pirates rate No. 141 with 6.92 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pirates got a 20-point effort from Kentrell Barkley, who added 20 rebounds, but Tulane still managed to defeat East Carolina 100-92 Wednesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
Cincinnati earned a 69-51 victory over Central Florida on Tuesday, getting 13 points from Kevin Johnson at CFE Federal Credit Union Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
East Carolina home to South Florida, Tuesday, February 16th
Cincinnati at Tulsa, Thursday, February 18th