Memphis Tigers
Basketball NCAAB Sun 1 Mar 14:00
East Carolina Pirates
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  6. Standings

College Basketball Betting Preview: Memphis vs East Carolina

The Memphis Tigers face the East Carolina Pirates, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, March 1.

East Carolina Good Value to Cause Memphis Problems

There’s some excellent value on the spread and we like East Carolina at +4.5. We’re happy to take them with this advantage against Memphis at -110.

Memphis Have 9 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Memphis Tigers lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 88-82 at home to Wichita State Shockers.

East Carolina Pirates triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where UTSA Roadrunners were beaten 82-81.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Memphis claim a 74-70 win over East Carolina. Memphis have four straight victories against East Carolina. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Memphis 13-19 2407 2454 -47 10-8 3-11 1L
East Carolina 11-20 2217 2401 -184 7-12 4-8 2L
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Memphis vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Memphis vs East Carolina with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

East Carolina should give a good account of themselves in this college showdown and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +4.5 looks attractive and -110 is available.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Memphis vs East Carolina stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by East Carolina in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Memphis in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Memphis in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Memphis in 13 of their last 20 games.

East Carolina +4.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Riley Over 23.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Jordan Riley (East Carolina) can be backed to score Over 23.5 points at -110. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line when it comes to this Player Points wager.

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Dug McDaniel Under 3.5 Assists +120 BetMGM logo

Dug McDaniel (Memphis) is available at +120 to rack up Under 3.5 assists. We’re happy to take him to fall short of the Player Assists total and go for the Unders option.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread East Carolina +4.5
Totals Over 150.5
Player Points Jordan Riley Over 23.5

Our same game parlay pick is East Carolina +4.5 on the spread, Over 151.5 and Jordan Riley (East Carolina) to score Over 23.5 points.

A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Memphis Memphis logo 78 - 79 East Carolina logo East Carolina

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to East Carolina landing a 79-78 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Memphis vs East Carolina Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think Memphis Likeliest to Win

Memphis are regarded as having a 70% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -233. For those wanting to back East Carolina, you will find +188 about the underdogs.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 151.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 151.5, this selection is available at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college hoops bets. The top basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props, and it’s all about finding a wager that fits your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jordan Riley Favorite to Get Most Points

Jordan Riley is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 23.5 points and there is -118 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Jordan Riley (East Carolina)
Over 23.5
-110
Under 23.5
-118
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Dug McDaniel (Memphis)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-110
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Player Assists
Dug McDaniel (Memphis)
Over 3.5
-161
Under 3.5
+120
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Jordan Riley (East Carolina)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Jordan Riley (East Carolina)
Over 5.5
-145
Under 5.5
+110
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Dug McDaniel (Memphis)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-161
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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, college basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis logo Memphis Stats
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Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

American Athletic Conference Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Tulsa 26-7 2824 2409 415 15-2 11-5 1L
South Florida 25-8 2895 2492 403 16-4 9-4 11W
Wichita State 22-11 2562 2324 238 15-5 7-6 1L
UAB 20-12 2535 2361 174 9-10 11-2 1L
North Texas 19-14 2341 2225 116 13-5 6-9 1L
Florida Atlantic 18-15 2596 2453 143 12-6 6-9 1L
Tulane 18-15 2389 2493 -104 10-9 8-6 1L
Charlotte 17-17 2492 2530 -38 12-7 5-10 1L
Temple 16-16 2366 2264 102 10-7 6-9 2L
Rice 13-18 2291 2311 -20 9-8 4-10 1W
Memphis 13-19 2407 2454 -47 10-8 3-11 1L
East Carolina 11-20 2217 2401 -184 7-12 4-8 2L
UTSA 5-25 2084 2422 -338 2-12 3-13 5L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak