East Carolina vs South Florida Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 31

South Florida guard Jayden Reid (0) drives toward the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Florida defeated South Florida 98-83. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
(AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
  • South Florida is a -1.5 point favorite vs East Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • East Carolina / South Florida TV channel: ESPN+

The East Carolina Pirates visit Yuengling Center to take on the South Florida Bulls on Dec. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Tampa, FL.

South Florida is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The East Carolina vs. South Florida Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Carolina+1.5 -110O 144.5 -115+105
South Florida -1.5 -110U 144.5 -105-125

East Carolina vs South Florida Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this college basketball game with 55.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Carolina vs South Florida Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts South Florida will cover the spread with 58.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+13.05 Units / 75% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.11 Units / 14% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • East Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.25 Units / 4% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+4.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • South Florida have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.80 Units / 5% ROI)
  • South Florida has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.6 Units / -20.73% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Over for +0.45 Units / 3.7% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -13.28% ROI

South Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

South Florida has a 3-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -5.96% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.65 Units / -27.65% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 19.7% ROI

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has made 6.1 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

East Carolina is shooting 30% from three (284/940) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

East Carolina has a TS% of 45% this season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

East Carolina had an eFG% of 48% last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

South Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 48%

South Florida has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (670 assists/ 505 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

South Florida is shooting 76% from the free throw line (193/255) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

South Florida averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (344 turnovers/32 games) last season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.5

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

East Carolina has 102 steals this season — 5th most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has 352 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among AAC Teams

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

South Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

South Florida has averaged 8.2 steals per game (106 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

South Florida allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (220/698) last season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

South Florida allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (220/698) last season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

South Florida has 106 steals this season — 4th most among AAC Teams


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