- Houston (26-2) is a -20.5 point favorite vs East Carolina (14-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN2
The Houston Cougars (26-2) visit Minges Coliseum to take on the East Carolina Pirates (14-13) on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Greenville.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-115).
The Houston vs. East Carolina Over/Under is 133.5 total points.
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Houston vs. East Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Houston | -20.5 -115 | O 133.5 -115 | -5000 |
| East Carolina | +20.5 -105 | U 133.5 -105 | +1400 |
Houston vs East Carolina Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this game with 79.5% confidence.
Houston vs East Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts East Carolina will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Houston and East Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 40 of their last 46 games (+24.45 Units / 12% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 32 of their last 49 games (+13.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+13.15 Units / 24% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 21 away games (+11.85 Units / 10% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
East Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- East Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- East Carolina have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.50 Units / 35% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- East Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 4 games (+4.90 Units / 104% ROI)
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has gone 17-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 15.91% ROI).
- 14-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -7% ROI
- 14-14 when betting the Over for -1.35 Units / -4.39% ROI
- 14-14 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -4.54% ROI
East Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
East Carolina has gone 15-11 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 0% ROI).
- 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.35 Units / -11.13% ROI
- 15-12 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 12-15 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (332 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has attempted 3,648 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Houston has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (332 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
East Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
East Carolina is shooting 41% (539/1,325) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
East Carolina has averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (287 rebounds/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
East Carolina has a TS% of 44% this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
East Carolina has an eFG% of 47% this season — 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has 187 steals this season — 3rd most among AAC Teams
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (492 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
East Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
East Carolina has 353 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th most among AAC Teams
East Carolina has averaged 6.5 steals per game (150 steals/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
East Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (574/1,312) this season — tied for 2nd highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 42%
East Carolina has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (404/1,162) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 32%
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