Thursday, November 17, 2016

Dale F. Halton Arena

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The East Carolina Pirates travel to Dale F. Halton Arena to play the Charlotte 49ers on Thursday, November 17, 2016. The opening line for this game has Charlotte as 5.5 point favorites. The Pirates come into this game with an overall record of 2-0. The 49ers have an overall record of 2-0 and a home record of 1-0.

Caleb White comes into this contest averaging 16.5 points per game while playing 29.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Pirates. He pulls down 3.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 63% while his free throw percentage is currently at 89%. B.J. Tyson averages 12.5 points per game in 34.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6.5 assists per contest and 2.5 rebounds per game for East Carolina. His field goal percentage is 32% for the year while his free throw percentage is 77%.

Jon Davis averages 25 points per game while playing 28.5 minutes per contest this year for the 49ers. He grabs 4 rebounds per game and has 3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 59% and his free throw percentage currently is at 100%. Braxton Ogbueze averages 16 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 38 minutes per contest. He also averages 3 rebounds per contest and 1.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is 100%.

East Carolina averages 66.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 240th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 12.5 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them ranked 180th. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 96th in the country. They average 42 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game which ranks them 62nd and 175th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 199th with 14.5 per game. The Pirates allow 54 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 32nd in the nation. They also allow a 34% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 41st and 216th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 33.5 rebounds a game which ranks 101st and they give up 11 assists per contest which puts them in 107th place in the country. They force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 167th in Division 1.

Charlotte averages 100 points per game this year which ranks them 7th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 5 and their shooting percentage is 51% as a team which has them sitting in the 47th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 71% which is good for 1st in the nation. They average 35 rebounds per game and 12 assists per contest which ranks them 200th and 204th respectively. In the turnover department the 49ers rank 94th with 12 per game. The 49ers allow 95 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 331st in the country. They also allow a 54% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc ranking them 326th and 209th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 35 rebounds a game which ranks 134th and they give up 18 assists per contest which puts them in 299th place in the nation. The 49ers force 14 turnovers per game which ranks them 168th in college basketball.

East Carolina Pirates Betting Trends

The East Carolina Pirates are 0-0 against the spread

The East Carolina Pirates are 0-0 against the over/under

Charlotte 49ers Betting Trends

The Charlotte 49ers are 1-0 against the spread

The Charlotte 49ers are 1-0 against the over/under

East Carolina Pirates Injuries

Charlotte 49ers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Guy's Pick: Take Charlotte -3

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