East Carolina vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 24

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Wichita State forward Kenny Pohto (11) can't hold onto a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Francisco in the Hall of Fame Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. San Francisco won 67-63. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 24, 2024, 10:55 AM
  • Wichita State (5-11) is a -3.5 point favorite vs East Carolina (8-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • East Carolina / Wichita State TV channel: ESPN+

The East Carolina Pirates (8-9) visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers (5-11) on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Wichita, KS.

Wichita State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

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

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East Carolina vs. Wichita State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Carolina+3.5 -115O 145.5 -110+130
Wichita State -3.5 -105U 145.5 -110-155

East Carolina vs Wichita State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wichita State will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Carolina vs Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Carolina will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+4.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • East Carolina have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.10 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+8.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.5 Units / -27.78% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.05 Units / -25.57% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.62% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 4-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-9.2 Units / -49.2% ROI).

  • 6-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -7 Units / -18.09% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 11.7% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.51% ROI

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has made 78 two point field goals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

East Carolina is shooting 31% from three (374/1,190) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

East Carolina has a TS% of 44% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has a 27% free throw rate (306 free throw attempts/1,126 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wichita State has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (206 assists/ 229 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wichita State is shooting 31% from three (328/1,051) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wichita State has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,333 points/1,126 shots) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has 363 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has 149 steals this season — tied for 5th most among AAC Teams

East Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (140/454) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

East Carolina has allowed 69.1 points per game (1,312 points/19 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has averaged 6.0 steals per game (108 steals/18 games) this season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Wichita State has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (3,536 points/3,095 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Wichita State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,271/3,095) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Wichita State has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (424/1,284) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%


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