East Carolina Pirates vs South Florida Bulls Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-14-2026

East Carolina Pirates vs South Florida Bulls Prediction and Pick, College Basketball Picks, 1-14-2026. Place a bet on this game at YouWager.lv..

East Carolina Pirates vs South Florida Bulls Prediction – College Basketball Picks 1-14-2026

It was the penultimate game of the season for the East Carolina Pirates, and they were defeated by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) by a score of 87-85. At the end of the game, East Carolina had a field goal percentage of 44.3% (31 out of 70), and they had made 8 of 22 three-point shots. With a rate of 65.2%, the Pirates were successful in 15 out of 23 attempts when they were using the charity stripe. In terms of grabbing rebounds, they achieved a total of 41, with 10 of those rebounds coming from the attacking end of the court. At the same time as they committed eight turnovers and stole three balls, they also recorded sixteen assists during this game. When it came to defense, East Carolina allowed their opponent to shoot 45.5% from the floor, which was a total of 35 out of 77 shots. Within the course of this game, UAB recorded a total of 17 assists and 11 steals. On top of that, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) collected 35 rebounds (10 offensive and 25 defensive), but the squad did not record a single block. UAB had a free throw shooting percentage of 66.7%, as they were successful in 14 of their 21 tries. They were also successful in three of their thirteen attempts from long range. The Pirates were responsible for 19 personal fouls, while UAB was responsible for 18 personal fouls. The Pirates were victorious in this regard.

Some of the players who played a significant role in this game include Jordan Riley. In the end, he finished with a point percentage of 44.4% from the field and a total of 2 assists. In addition to pulling down ten boards, he spent forty-three minutes working on the hardwood. In the end, he finished with 30 points, shooting 12 out of 27 from the field.

Currently, East Carolina has a record of 5-11 for the season, which brings them into this contest. With a field goal percentage of 40.3%, they are averaging 68.4 points per game, which places them the 331st best in college basketball. To put that into perspective, the Pirates are making 25.9% of their shots from beyond the arc (76 of 294) and 69.4% of their shots from the charity stripe. With 178 assists for the season and 36.8 boards per game, East Carolina is currently rated 352nd in Division I in terms of passing the ball. This is due to the fact that they have accounted for 178 assists. They have a turnover rate of 13.6 times per game, which results in them losing possession of the ball, and as a team, they commit 17.1 mistakes each game.

Every game, the Pirates are able to force 12.2 turnovers while getting 19.6 personal fouls. This is a testament to their defensive unit’s effectiveness. While they are ranked 279th in Division 1 in terms of points per game allowed (77.0), they allow 36.2% of shots to be taken from beyond the arc. There is a 45.6% shooting percentage that the Pirates allow their opponents to shoot at (430 of 944) and they give up 35.0 boards per game as a group. When it comes to allowing assists to the opposition, they are ranked 214th in college basketball, with 228 assists that they have given up for the season.

With a final score of 93-78, the USF Bulls were victorious in their most recent game, which they played against Tulsa. There were a total of 39 rebounds for the Bulls during the game, with 26 defensive boards and 13 offensive rebounds. In addition to that, they turned the ball over ten times while also stealing ten times during this game. Seventeen fouls were called against Tulsa during the game, which resulted in the Bulls having to go to the free throw line for a total of nineteen attempts. Thirteen of them were successful in converting, which represents a rate of 68.4%. As far as shooting from downtown is concerned, South Florida was successful in 16 out of 42 tries, which is 38.1% of the total. As a whole, the Bulls shot 47.8 percent from the field, which resulted in them going 32 for 67 from the field. The Bulls allowed Tulsa to convert 20 of their 48 attempts from the field, which resulted in a percentage of 41.7% for Tulsa during the contest. By going 7 of 23 from beyond the arc, they shot 30.4% from three-point range, and they finished this game with a 79.5% free throw percentage, shooting 31 out of 39 from the charity stripe. Regarding the cleaning of the glass, South Florida allowed Tulsa to grab a total of 27 shots, with four of those shots coming from the offensive side of the court.

During the course of this game, Wes Enis ended up being a significant force for the Bulls. During this game, he played for 39 minutes on the court and scored 32 points. Additionally, he dished out three assists. In this battle, he successfully made 10 of 21 field goals, giving him a field goal percentage of 47.6%. Additionally, he grabbed 4 rebounds.

This year, South Florida has a record of 10-6 in terms of wins and losses. At the same time that they are shooting 73.7% from the free throw line, the Bulls are committing 21.6 personal fouls a game. There are 17.6 times per game that they receive an assist, which places them in 38th place in the country, while they lose possession of the ball due to turnovers 11.8 times per game. Throughout the course of the season, South Florida has amassed a total of 1,457 points (91.1 points per game), and they have collected 43.1 rebounds per game. The Bulls are now ranked 232nd in the nation in terms of their offensive capability, as they are connecting on 44.6% of their shots from the floor.

South Florida’s defense allows their opponents to make 35.6% of their shots from a distance (130 of 365), yet their opponents are successful in making 70.7% of their foul shots. During each game, they allow 13.4 assists and 37.9 rebounds, which places them 189th and 324th, respectively, in the college basketball rankings. The Bulls have a point-per-game number of 79.8 and are ranked 317th in NCAA basketball. A nightly average of 15.6 turnovers is being forced by them, and they have allowed teams to shoot 42.9% from the field, which places them 148th in Division 1.

✅ Our East Carolina Pirates vs South Florida Bulls Pick: East Carolina

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