East Carolina Pirates Home to Tulsa Golden Hurricane in NCAA Basketball Betting

The East Carolina Pirates will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Tuesday when they play host to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum in NCAA basketball odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane opened as -7-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs East Carolina Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 7-7-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the East Carolina Pirates are 6-6-1 ATS. Tulsa Golden Hurricane are 7-8 on betting the total; East Carolina Pirates are 7-6.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the East Carolina Pirates rated this week at No. 228 and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane sitting at No. 112.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and East Carolina has the nation's No. 211-rated offensive output, at 68.67 PPG. The visiting Tulsa Golden Hurricane defense ranks No. 95 allowing on average 68.18 PPG. The Pirates FG% has averaged 42.64% so far, less than the East Carolina Golden Hurricane marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.42% per game.