The South Carolina Gamecocks look for their first road win to build on their 7-1 record. The East Carolina Pirates look for a statement win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a South Carolina Gamecocks vs East Carolina Pirates prediction.

South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview 

The South Carolina Gamecocks had their undefeated record snapped on Wednesday against Clemson. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 75.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.3 points on 40.9 percent shooting. Meechie Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 4.8 rebounds, while B.J. Mack is averaging 15.9 points and 1.1 assists. Myles Stute is dishing 1.4 assists and Ta’Lon Cooper is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game. 

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East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview 

The East Carolina Pirates recently beat UNC Wilmington and Maryland-Eastern Shore. The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 76.4 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 70.7 points on 45.2 percent shooting. RJ Felton is averaging 16.3 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Brandon Johnson is averaging 15.3 points and 1.9 assists. Ezra Ausar is the third double-digit scorer and Quentin Diboundje is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The East Carolina Pirates are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The East Carolina Pirates are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.

South Carolina Gamecocks vs East Carolina Pirates prediction

The East Carolina Pirates will be up for this game as a chance to prove itself against a team it shouldn’t like. However, there’s no betting against South Carolina, a team that’s not only 7-1 SU but also 7-1 ATS. The South Carolina Gamecocks have covered 9 of their last 10 games overall, and five straight covers this season. That South Carolina defense should be the difference here. I’ll lay the chalk with the Gamecocks.