East Carolina - 5.5
ECU comes into this game as the much better team..Winners of 6 on the road...and UTSA winners of only 1 game on the road may pose to be a bit of a problem here for the Road Runners...ECU is 16-15 - UTSA 8-21......UTSA having the worst year they had in a good number of years now...UTSA just lacks talent and depth...ECU on the other hand, eyes a potential NIT or CIT invite. ECU may be able to put the title on the line again this year as they won the CIT last year over Weber St.. In that championship game Akeem Richmond hit the game winning 3 at the buzzer...Akeem Richmond has been voted to 2nd team all conference as well this year...A win here would guarantee the Pirates a 2nd consecutive non losing season...ECU is a perfect 3-0 on neutral courts this year...and as stated...UTSA has only won 1 game on the road...I feel a tough task here for the Road Runners as they have nothing to play for but pride...ECU has a chance to extend the season and i feel they will do that here...ECU has already beaten UTSA 81-71 this year...in a game they controlled most of the way..Having a big lead of 17 pts...They just toyed with UTSA and let the game clock take care of itself....ECU came away with a win and a cover in that game as as they were -9 favorites...With 2 straight losses by the Pirates..and the most notable loss to ODU it secured them the 12th seed in the C-USA tournament...this does not sit well with them one bit.....Winner of this game has a date with UTEP next...look for ECU to get the ball rolling here tonight...