East Carolina vs Tulsa Picks and Prediction – 1/22/2025

On Tuesday, the East Carolina Pirates (10-9) face off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (8-10) at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Tulsa comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In a close 69-63 victory over Charlotte, Dwon Odom was a standout player for the Golden Hurricane, racking up 22 points. Throughout the season, Keaston Willis has been Tulsa's top scorer, averaging 13.3 points per game. Dwon Odom follows closely as the team's second-leading scorer, with a scoring average of 13.2 points. When it comes to rebounding, Ian Smikle leads the Golden Hurricane, securing an average of 6.1 rebounds per game. Odom also showcases his playmaking abilities as he leads the team in assists, averaging 4.8 per game this season. Over their last five matchups, Tulsa has managed to average 72.4 points. As they prepare to face East Carolina on their home court, the Golden Hurricane aim to balance their conference record. Generally, the team scores an average of 73.7 points each game.

East Carolina enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In their recent 69-60 defeat against North Texas, RJ Felton delivered an impressive performance by scoring 30 points for the East Carolina Pirates. Throughout this season, Felton has been the top scorer for the Pirates, achieving an average of 17.8 points per game. Close on his heels is C.J. Walker, who is the team's second-highest scorer, maintaining an average of 17.5 points per game. Beyond his scoring prowess, Walker also dominates the team in rebounding, collecting an average of 6.9 rebounds each game. On the playmaking front, Cam Hayes stands out for East Carolina, with a team-leading average of 3.9 assists per game. Defensively, the Pirates have faced challenges recently, conceding an average of 75 points over their last five matches. In the competitive landscape of the American Athletic Conference, East Carolina finds itself just half a game behind Tulsa and is aiming to surpass them in the standings. Offensively, the Pirates have been averaging 75.5 points per game this season.

Tulsa has secured victory in six out of their last ten home games and is aiming to secure a conference win against East Carolina. On the other hand, East Carolina has struggled recently, losing three of their last four away games. Both teams have not performed particularly well in their conference matchups this season, so this game presents an opportunity for one team to stumble while the other achieves a much-needed win. Give me the road team to break out and win a close one. Final Score Prediction, East Carolina Pirates win 72-68.