<p>Looking to win big? The Owls and Pirates face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Pirates are hosting the game at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 146.5 points, and East Carolina is favored by -3.5 to win at home against Temple.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS EAST CAROLINA PIRATES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: East Carolina Pirates -3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Minges Coliseum at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EAST CAROLINA PIRATES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Pirates.</li><li>Not only will East Carolina pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Owls Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Temple improved to 8-5 on the season with a 91-85 win over Wichita State on Friday, January 3rd. The Owls, who were -1.5 favorites going into the game, covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game ended at 176, surpassing the O/U line of 153.5.</p> <p>Temple trailed 39-37 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while allowing 46.</p><p>Temple's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 50% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 45% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 58.6%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 77.4%, making 24 of 31 attempts.</p> <p>Justin Hill led the way with 25 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 24 points, while Quincy Ballard contributed 12 points and a team-high 13 rebounds. Quante Berry and Steve Settle III were both efficient from deep, each hitting 2 of 3 attempts from long range.</p><p>Temple's defense struggled, giving up 85 points while allowing opponents to shoot 50% from the field. The Owls allowed 20 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 52% success rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Temple's defense conceded 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% clip. They also sent the opponent to the line 31 times, where they converted 24 free throws, shooting 77%. Temple gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will East Carolina Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>East Carolina Pirates Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>East Carolina fell to 6-7 on the season after a narrow 78-76 home loss to Florida Atlantic on Sunday. The Pirates entered the game as +2 underdogs, and the result was a push against the spread. The total points of 154 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 151.5.</p> <p>ECU trailed 40-36 at halftime but managed to outscore the Owls 40-38 in the 2nd half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.</p><p>East Carolina managed to score 76 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.2% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 52% of their attempts.</p> <p>Offensive rebounding was a strength, as they pulled down 25 boards on that end. C.J. Walker led the way with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jordan Riley added 19 points. Ken Evans Jr. and Tre Carroll each contributed 17 points, with Evans hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip.</p><p>East Carolina's defense gave up 78 points, but they held the opposing team to 38% shooting from the field. The Pirates allowed 42% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team making 24 of 57 shots.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, East Carolina's defense limited the opposition to 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. The Pirates also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 13, shooting 52%.</p>

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