<p>Planning on watching today's Pirates and Gamecocks game? Catch the action at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, as the Gamecocks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on SEC. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 135.5 points, and South Carolina is favored by -10.5 vs. East Carolina.</p><h3>EAST CAROLINA PIRATES VS SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates +10.5</p><p>This game will be played at Colonial Life Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 135.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Pirates Exceed Expectations on the Road?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>East Carolina fell to 5-2 on the season after a 67-53 loss to UNCW on Tuesday. The Pirates, who were -6.5 favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>ECU trailed 34-28 at halftime and managed just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33. The game’s total points (120) fell short of the 140 O/U line.</p><p>East Carolina struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 53 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, and they hit only 19% of their three-point attempts, going 4-for-21 from beyond the arc.</p> <p>Jordan Riley contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 54.5% from the field, while C.J. Walker added 16 points, hitting 50% of his shots. Donovan Newby dished out 6 assists, but went 0-for-3 from three-point range.</p><p>East Carolina's defense held their opponent to 67 points on 34% shooting from the field, including 44% from two-point range (15/34). From beyond the arc, they limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting performance.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, their opponent went 11/15, hitting 73% of their attempts. East Carolina also gave up 9 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can The Gamecocks Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>South Carolina improved to 5-3 on the season with a 73-51 road win over Boston College on Tuesday. The Gamecocks entered the game as -4.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 124 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.</p> <p>South Carolina took control early, leading 36-19 at halftime. They maintained their advantage in the second half, scoring 37 points and allowing 32.</p><p>South Carolina's offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, thanks in part to their 52.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 19 attempts.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, the Gamecocks connected on 68%, making 17 of 25 shots. They dished out 16 assists and grabbed 6 offensive rebounds. Collin Murray-Boyles led the way with 16 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>South Carolina's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 33% shooting from the field. The Gamecocks were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where they allowed just 2 made threes on 16 attempts (12%).</p> <p>Even at the free-throw line, South Carolina's defense held strong, with their opponent shooting 61% (11/18). The Gamecocks gave up 11 offensive rebounds but still managed to limit scoring opportunities.</p>

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