Southern Methodist Mustangs vs East Carolina Pirates Point Spread: Betting Trends Hint at Winner

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

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Southern Methodist Mustangs betting line as -21-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

East Carolina Pirates vs Southern Methodist Mustangs Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Southern Methodist Mustangs are 14-7 so far on the season, and 6-9-1 ATS vs the number. The East Carolina Pirates, meanwhile, are 8-11 and 6-6 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Southern Methodist go 7-9 and the East Carolina Pirates go 7-5 on betting totals.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 40-ranked Southern Methodist Mustangs and the No. 313-rated East Carolina Pirates in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Southern Methodist's No. 172-ranked scoring average of 72.9 PPG, against a East Carolina Pirates defense rated No. 112 and allowing 70.42 PPG. The Southern Methodist Mustangs FG% has averaged 46.31% to date this season, more than the East Carolina Pirates shooters have managed so far (42.57% per game).