East Carolina Pirates (6-4) vs. Florida Gators (6-3)
East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Gators 12/14/23 – East Carolina Pirates and Florida Gators will go head-to-head on December 14, 2023 at RP Funding Center at 7:00 PM ET for an exciting matchup in NCAA Men’s Basketball action, broadcast live by SECN. Both squads boast records of 6-4 versus 6-3 respectively and come into this contest looking for victory; making this an unforgettable battle! NCAA Men’s Basketball enthusiasts searching for free college basketball predictions today won’t want to miss this showdown!
East Carolina Pirates have played well this season, averaging 75 points per game while boasting an effective field goal percentage (44.3%), making 25.2 field goals on average per game while 3-point shooting averaged 31.8%; their defense has also been strong as evidenced by 36.6 rebounds per game on average and their turnover rate (10.1) which must be reduced against such an aggressive Gators squad.
Florida Gators have shown their remarkable scoring prowess with 83.7 points per game and an astounding field goal percentage of 45.8% as well as 32.8% 3-point success rate. Their offense also displays impressive field goal percentage of 45.8% with 32.8% 3-point success. Their defensive game has proven equally potent with an average 43.8 rebound average per game which gives them an edge when controlling paint control; their block average of 4.8 is further evidence of their strength; yet turnovers average 13.2 per game which becomes an important element in this matchup.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Gators 12/14/23 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | RP Funding Center |
| TV: | SECN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
RJ Felton (Guard) vs. Walter Clayton Jr. (Guard)
RJ Felton of East Carolina Pirates has been an integral player this season, averaging 16.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while contributing significantly on defense with an average of 1.9 steals per game and significantly as an all-around contributor – with only an average turnover rate of 1.3 being an issue when under pressure situations arise.
Walter Clayton Jr. has been an integral component of Florida Gators in nine games thus far, averaging 15.9 points at 45.8% field goal percentage while also providing 4 assists per game – essential components to their offensive flow. Unfortunately, however, his higher turnover rate of 2.8 could give Pirates an opportunity to exploit him further.
Felton and Clayton Jr. will play an essential role in the outcome of this contest, boasting both offensive and defensive abilities that could play decisive roles in its outcome. Felton may exert pressure on Clayton Jr. with his steals and rebounding ability while Clayton Jr. offers more playmaking ability; their performances could determine the pace and outcome of this battle royale.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total: TBD
Betting odds for this matchup are still undetermined; however, given each team’s performances and statistics it promises to be closely contested. Bettors should keep tabs on them as soon as they become available so as to gain a clearer picture of what lies in store during this game’s development.
East Carolina Pirates Betting Trends
The Pirates have had an inconsistent stretch over their last five games, posting a 3-2 record and going 1-4 against the spread – suggesting they may be winning but failing to cover oddsmakers’ spreads set for them by oddsmakers. Their performance against road spreads was similarly poor (0-1 overall). Two out of their last five contests featured totals going over, suggesting high scoring contests.
Florida Gators Betting Trends
The Gators share similar success to the Pirates by posting a 3-2 record in their last five games but an inconsistent 2-3 against the spread, providing bettors with some uncertainty as far as performance goes. They were 1-1 away against the spread while 6 out of 7 home totals went OVER which could affect betting on total points.
East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Gators 12/14/23 Betting Picks
As per statistics and trends, this matchup appears to be closely contested. Both teams possess their own set of strengths and weaknesses which makes predicting its outcome challenging; however, Florida Gators appear to hold an edge in scoring and defensive rebounding which could play a pivotal role in this contest.
Bettors looking to place bets may favor the Gators as their team of choice, yet shouldn’t overlook the Pirates due to their overall performance. Prop bets could prove particularly interesting with players such as RJ Felton and Walter Clayton Jr. becoming popular choices; additionally, an over/under may become more prevalent given both teams’ tendency for high scoring contests.
With both teams boasting scoring prowess, the Florida Gators may hold an edge in what will undoubtedly be an engaging and tight battle. Premium bets today should consider backing them for a straight win should scores go beyond expectations.
Free Pick and Prediction: Florida Gators 78, East Carolina Pirates 73