East Carolina Pirates Face the Houston Cougars: NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends

The Houston Cougars will be trying to slam the East Carolina Pirates on Sunday when the teams tip off at Health and PE Arena in college betting odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Houston Cougars were listed as -25-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.

East Carolina Pirates vs Houston Cougars Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The East Carolina Pirates will look to cover the spread vs the Houston Cougars on Sunday, as the Pirates are 10-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cougars are 13-9-1 ATS. East Carolina is 12-7 against the total, while Houston is 9-14 versus the total betting line.

The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 291-rated East Carolina Pirates taking on the No. 31-rated Houston Cougars in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting East Carolina Pirates rank No. 157 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 34.96 per game. That compares with Houston’s No. 17 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Houston is college basketball's No. 80-ranked team at 8.56 per game, while the East Carolina Pirates rate No. 234 with 6.04 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Isaac Fleming scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Pirates to a win (they lost 77-58 to Southern Methodist at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday).

Rob Gray Jr. went off for 30 points and added 2 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Memphis handed Houston a 91-85 defeat at FedExForum.

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