Once Upon A Time in America Betting Show
The East Carolina Pirates (9-5, 0-1 American) will be trying to pick up their first road win of the season when they face the Wichita State Shockers (7-6, 0-1 American) on Saturday afternoon. The Pirates are coming off a 59-57 loss to Temple as two-point favorites. The Shockers are coming off a 52-45 loss to UCF as seven-point underdogs.
Wichita State is 6-0 in six games against East Carolina.
The Pirates had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Owls in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win over the Shockers, which will give them their fourth win in their last five games and their first road win of the season.
East Carolina is averaging 71.4 points per game. They scored 57 points in their last game, making 27.1 percent of their field goals and 23.8 percent of their three-pointers.
Brandon Johnson led the Pirates with 11 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists. Jaden Walker finished with 11 points, three rebounds, and six steals, while Ezra Ausar added 10 points and four rebounds.
East Carolina has played well defensively, giving up 67.9 points per game. They gave up 59 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.
Wynston Tabbs (Illness) is questionable for this game.