Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 5

East Carolina's RJ Felton (3) is defended by Houston's Tramon Mark, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
(AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
  • Florida Atlantic is a -2.5 point favorite vs East Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Florida Atlantic / East Carolina TV channel: ESPN2

The Florida Atlantic Owls visit Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum to take on the East Carolina Pirates on Jan. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Greenville, NC.

Florida Atlantic is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Florida Atlantic vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Florida Atlantic-2.5 -115O 150.5 -110-155
East Carolina +2.5 -105U 150.5 -110+125

Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Florida Atlantic will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Florida Atlantic vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Florida Atlantic will cover the spread with 66.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Florida Atlantic has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.14 Units / 7% 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 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.40 Units / 10% ROI)
  • East Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.30 Units / 17% ROI)

Florida Atlantic Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Florida Atlantic has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.75 Units / -25.79% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Carolina has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.6 Units / -22.41% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.45 Units / 10.94% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.53% ROI

Florida Atlantic Offensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic had an eFG% of 55% last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Florida Atlantic shot 48% (964/2,010) last season — 18th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Florida Atlantic has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (729 assists/ 542 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Florida Atlantic averaged 82.3 points per game (2,715 points/33 games) last season — 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina is shooting 28% from three (82/295) this season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

East Carolina has 24.9 free throw attempts per game this season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

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

Florida Atlantic Defensive Stats & Trends:

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (136/339) this season — highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Florida Atlantic has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (136/339) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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 8.4 steals per game (118 steals/14 games) this season — 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Carolina has averaged 7.8 steals per game (360 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1

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

East Carolina has averaged 7.9 steals per game (110 steals/14 games) this season — 4th best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.4

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


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