East Carolina vs UTSA Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • East Carolina is a -1.5 point favorite vs UTSA
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • East Carolina / UTSA TV channel: ESPNU

The East Carolina Pirates visit UTSA Convocation Center to take on the UTSA Roadrunners on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in San Antonio, TX, USA.

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

The East Carolina vs. UTSA Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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East Carolina vs. UTSA Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Carolina-1.5 -110O 145.5 -105-125
UTSA +1.5 -110U 145.5 -115+105

East Carolina vs UTSA Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Carolina will win this college basketball game with 79.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Carolina vs UTSA Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Carolina will cover the spread with 63.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+4.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 29 games (+10.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UTSA have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 29 games (+5.94 Units / 15% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • UTSA has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 8-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -22.51% ROI).

  • 9-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.2 Units / -21.57% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.05 Units / 8.86% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.22% ROI

UTSA Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UTSA has a 10-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -1.82% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Over for +4.35 Units / 19.86% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Under for -6.25 Units / -28.28% 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 has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (317 rebounds/23 games) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.2

East Carolina has made 6.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

East Carolina averaged 1.20 points per shot (2,203 points/1,831 shots) last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

UTSA Offensive Stats & Trends:

UTSA has made 25 two point field goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among AAC Teams

UTSA had a TS% of 45% last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

UTSA shot 41% (761/1,853) last season — 2nd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 44%

UTSA shot 41% (761/1,853) last season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has 176 steals this season — 4th most among AAC Teams

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 averaged 7.7 steals per game (426 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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

UTSA Defensive Stats & Trends:

UTSA averaged 5.1 steals per game (149 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UTSA has allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (3,962 points/3,013 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

UTSA has 207 steals this season — most among AAC Teams

UTSA forced 9.8 turnovers per game (283 turnovers/29 games) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 11.9


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