The UNCW Seahawks (3-4) square off with the East Carolina Pirates (4-3) at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
East Carolina Pirates at UNCW Seahawks Free Prediction
In the Pirates’ last outing, they were beaten by the High Point Panthers, 55-52. High Point out-rebounded East Carolina. The Panthers had 11 offensive rebounds and 32 total rebounds, while the Pirates had four and 27, respectively. Jayden Gardner was East Carolina’s high scorer with 18 points on 4-for-7 shooting.
The Seahawks were victorious over the Eastern Illinois Panthers in their last matchup, 82-65. UNCW’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Eastern Illinois. The Seahawks had a rate of 37.9 (above their season average of 34.6), while the Panthers posted a mark of 23.5 (below their season average of 28.6). With 17 points and 13 rebounds, UNCW’s Devontae Cacok had a good performance.
UNCW could dominate the offensive glass in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Seahawks rank 28th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 percent), while East Carolina ranks 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.8 percent).
The Pirates won the sole game against the Seahawks last season, 93-88. East Carolina did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (20-27; 74.1 percent). UNCW, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 vs. 31.8).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UNCW averages 40.6 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NCAA. East Carolina ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (36.5).
The Seahawks average 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. The Pirates rank 259th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
East Carolina ranks 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while UNCW ranks 285th (24.2).
The Pirates rank 141st in blocks per game (3.4) while the Seahawks rank 267th (2.1).
UNCW ranks 168th in steals allowed per game (6.3) while East Carolina ranks 261st (7.2).
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