South Carolina vs East Carolina Prediction 12-7-24 College Basketball Picks
East Carolina (7-2) vs. South Carolina (5-3)
December 7, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: South Carolina -10.5; Over/Under: +136
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The East Carolina Pirates and South Carolina Gamecocks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Colonial Life Arena. Here’s a South Carolina vs East Carolina Prediction. This article will include a South Carolina vs East Carolina Pick.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Preview
The East Carolina Pirates lost to UNC Wilmington, beat NC A&T, and they play North Alabama, FIU and Gardner-Webb next. The East Carolina Pirates are averaging 79.4 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 39.7 percent shooting. RJ Felton is averaging 19.2 points and 7.1 rebounds, while CJ Walker is averaging 17.3 points and 0.2 assists. Jordan Riley is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Hayes is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The East Carolina Pirates are shooting 29.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The East Carolina Pirates are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game.
South Carolina Gamecocks Betting Preview
The South Carolina Gamecocks beat Virginia Tech and Boston College, and they play SC Upstate, Clemson, and Radford next. The South Carolina Gamecocks are averaging 75.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 67.3 points on 40 percent shooting. Collin Murray-Boyles is averaging 15.8 points and 9.4 rebounds, while Jamarii Thomas is averaging 11.5 points and 2.8 assists. Jacobi Wright is the third double-digit scorer and Zachary Davis is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The South Carolina Gamecocks are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The South Carolina Gamecocks are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the South Carolina Gamecocks will win
- South Carolina has won 24 of its last 25 games against non-conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena.
- South Carolina has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-conference opponents at Colonial Life Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of South Carolina’s last six day games has produced a total of 141+ points.
- Three of East Carolina’s last four games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
South Carolina vs East Carolina Prediction
The South Carolina Gamecocks are obviously the more talented team that should be favored at home, but this is a steep line. South Carolina can be sluggish at times offensively, and East Carolina doesn’t allow anything easy on the defensive side. The East Carolina Pirates have taken care of business up to this point and arguably will have the best player on the floor. This should also have a rivalry feel, even though these teams don’t play each other every year. Could be a close one. Give me ECU and the free buckets.
