College hoops betting interest focuses on the South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates battle Wednesday at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum as the Pirates look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The South Florida Bulls opened as 6-point underdogs 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).
South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The South Florida Bulls will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Wednesday; they are 4-6 ATS against the betting line this season, while the East Carolina Pirates are 2-4 ATS. South Florida Bulls are 5-5 on betting the total; East Carolina Pirates are 3-3.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 270-rated South Florida Bulls taking on the No. 289-rated East Carolina Pirates in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and East Carolina has the nation's No. 247-rated offensive output, at 66.15 PPG. The visiting South Florida Bulls defense ranks No. 117 allowing on average 69.36 PPG. The Pirates FG% has averaged 42.55% so far, less than the East Carolina Bulls marksmen have achieved on the year, 46.41% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
South Florida cruised to victory on Thursday, running Delaware out of the gym and running up a 81-53 score at Sun Dome.
The Pirates blew out Presbyterian on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 76-56 win at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum.
- South Florida is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- South Florida is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Florida's last 6 games on the road
- South Florida is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing East Carolina
- East Carolina is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
- East Carolina is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing South Florida
- East Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing South Florida
- East Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against South Florida
Next Betting Matchups
South Florida home to Houston, Saturday, December 31st
East Carolina at Southern Methodist, Saturday, December 31st
