Connecticut Huskies vs East Carolina Pirates College Basketball Betting Preview

Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Connecticut when they take on the East Carolina Pirates on Sunday in college basketball betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you were backing the Connecticut Huskies in this one, their betting line was listed as -6.5-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.

Connecticut Huskies vs East Carolina Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Supporters of the Connecticut Huskies have watched them go 12-14 and 9-16 ATS on the college basketball season, while the East Carolina Pirates are at 10-14 and 9-8 ATS. In totals betting, the East Carolina Pirates are 11-6, while the Connecticut Huskies have a 14-11 mark.

The Pirates - Huskies odds would favor the Huskies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. East Carolina is rated No. 291 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Connecticut is at No. 246.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features East Carolina's No. 234-ranked scoring average of 67.38 PPG, against a Connecticut Huskies defense rated No. 130 and allowing 72.04 PPG. The East Carolina Pirates FG% has averaged 43.69% to date this season, more than the Connecticut Huskies shooters have managed so far (40.91% per game).