The East Carolina Pirates (10-7, 1-3 American) and Cincinnati Bearcats (11-6, 2-2) tussle Wednesday. The contest at Fifth Third Arena will tip off at 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the East Carolina vs. Cincinnati odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
East Carolina has won 3 straight against the spread (ATS) and is 12-5 ATS for the season. The Pirates are 0-5 straight up but 3-2 ATS in their last 5 meetings with the Bearcats.
Cincinnati was a 9.5-point underdog in its last game, Sunday vs. No. 1 Houston, but failed to cover in a 72-59 loss. The 59 points marked the fewest for the up-tempo Bearcats since Nov. 22. Cincinnati is 9-2 at home this season and is 8-1 ATS on home hardwood since Nov. 13.
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