East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 9

Florida Atlantic forward Tre Carroll (25) gestures after scoring and drawing a foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tulsa, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Boca Raton, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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  • Florida Atlantic is a -5.5 point favorite vs East Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • East Carolina / Florida Atlantic TV channel: ESPN+

The East Carolina Pirates visit Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena to take on the Florida Atlantic Owls on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Boca Raton, FL, FL, USA.

Florida Atlantic is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The East Carolina vs. Florida Atlantic Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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East Carolina vs. Florida Atlantic Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Carolina+5.5 -115O 153.5 -110+180
Florida Atlantic -5.5 -105U 153.5 -110-220

East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Atlantic will win this college basketball game with 79.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Carolina vs Florida Atlantic Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida Atlantic will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.80 Units / 23% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.80 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.91 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 11-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.65 Units / -21.52% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.95 Units / -10.28% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 15.53% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -25.08% ROI

Florida Atlantic Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Atlantic has a 11-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.75 Units / -24.26% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.05 Units / -13.92% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina shot 31% from three (205/664) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

East Carolina shot 42% (770/1,831) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

East Carolina shot 69% from the free throw line (458/660) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 72%

East Carolina is shooting 44% (776/1,762) this season — 4th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (493 assists/ 375 TOs) last season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Florida Atlantic has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (482 assists/ 355 TOs) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Florida Atlantic has a TS% of 49% this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Florida Atlantic has an eFG% of 54% this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina stole the ball 250 times last season — tied for 2nd most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has 476 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has averaged 7.8 steals per game (476 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

East Carolina averaged 7.8 steals per game (250 steals/32 games) last season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (876 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 48th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Florida Atlantic has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,651 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Florida Atlantic stole the ball 241 times last season — 4th most among AAC Teams

Florida Atlantic has averaged 6.6 steals per game (197 steals/30 games) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0


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