The East Carolina Pirates (2-2) meet the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (3-1) at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 19, 2018.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. East Carolina Pirates ATS Prediction
The Vaqueros will be looking for a similar outcome after beating the Prairie View A&M Panthers in their last contest, 70-57. Getting to the charity stripe was one of UT Rio Grande Valley’s biggest strengths. They had 36 free throw attempts, while Prairie View A&M had just 18. UT Rio Grande Valley received a boost from Lesley Varner II, who led the team in scoring with 15 points on 5-for-11 shooting.
In the Pirates’ previous outing, they were blown out by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 79-54. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Georgia Tech’s biggest advantages. They made 25 trips to the line, while East Carolina went 19 times. With 12 points, DeShaun Wade had a good game for East Carolina.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the East Carolina offense. Since last season, East Carolina ranks 322nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of UT Rio Grande Valley has forced the 63rd-most turnovers in the nation (20.9 percent).
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at East Carolina Pirates ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 32nd in steals per game (7.6) while East Carolina ranks 236th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Vaqueros rank 81st in assists per game (14.9) while the Pirates rank 271st in assists allowed per game (15.3).
UT Rio Grande Valley averages 37.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 69th in the country. East Carolina ranks 249th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
The Vaqueros rank 44th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Pirates rank 128th (21.2).
East Carolina blocks 3.2 opponent shots per game, which ranks 168th in the nation. UT Rio Grande Valley ranks 203rd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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