East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Prediction 1-5-25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an East Carolina vs FAU Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, January 5th, at the Minges Coliseum. Let’s take a look at an East Carolina Pirates vs FAU Owls Pick.

FAU Is Struggling

This isn’t the same FAU team as the last couple of years and they are looking to bounce back here. FAU has lost each of the last two games and the defense has been a major problem heading into this game. Two games ago against Michigan State, FAU was defeated 86-69 and in the last game against Memphis, they scored 62 points, while the defense gave up 90 points. FAU allowed Memphis to shoot 55.6 percent from the field while they shot only 32.4 percent from the field. They also only shot 16.1 percent from behind the three-point line.

FAU on the season is averaging 83.1 points while their defense is giving up 78.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 40th in the league while the defense is ranked 328th. This is a team that can score, but their defense has been a major problem all year. If they want to be better in this game, the defense is going to need to be better. Forward Kaleb Glenn is having a strong season and he is averaging 13.2 points while shooting 55.5 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why FAU Will Beat East Carolina

• East Carolina has lost seven of its last eight games against Conference opponents.
• Florida Atlantic has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• East Carolina has lost the first half in five of its last six day games against Conference opponents.

Back to Back Losses for East Carolina

East Carolina has lost back-to-back games, and that really hurt their confidence. Two games ago against Gardner-Webb, East Carolina was defeated 84-79 and in the last game against South Florida, they ended up losing 75-69. Guard Jordan Riley had a strong game putting up 20 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. As a team, East Carolina shot only 35.5 percent from the field and only 15.8 percent from deep. They did hit 22 of the 27 free throws, but in this game, they need to do a better job of hitting shots from the field. 

East Carolina as a team is averaging 76.6 points while their defense is giving up 70.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 150th in the league while the defense is ranked 171st. This is a team that can score, but their defense has not been great. Guard RJ Felton has been the top player for East Carolina averaging 17.1 points while shooting 39.1 percent from the field. There are four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game. In this game, East Carolina is going to need the defense to step up in a big way. 

East Carolina vs FAU Prediction

What do both of these teams have in common? They both can really score, but their defense has been an issue. East Carolina is averaging 76.6 points per game but their defense has been awful giving up 70.9 points per game. They will score, but they are going to have some major issues slowing down an FAU offense that is averaging 83.1 points per game. There will be zero defense played by either team and this game is going to be a shootout. Back the over to cash.