Charlotte vs East Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Charlotte vs East Carolina

The Charlotte 49ers go up against the East Carolina Pirates, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, January 18.

We are eager to back Charlotte to have the edge over East Carolina and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s very difficult to turn down the -143 that they claim the win.

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Charlotte 49ers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Tulsa Golden Hurricane by a 86-74 scoreline.

East Carolina Pirates suffered a defeat in their last game. A 82-71 scoreline occurred on the road against South Florida Bulls.

Head-to-Head Statistics

East Carolina have won consecutive matchups against Charlotte. They triumphed 75-59 on the road and then claimed a 78-76 home court victory. In the past 7 H2H meetings, East Carolina have won four.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Charlotte	9-9	1336	1327	9	7-5	2-4	1L
East Carolina	5-12	1165	1314	-149	5-7	0-5	5L

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Charlotte vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks

Step into Charlotte vs East Carolina with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Charlotte will prove too strong for the home team, with -143 currently on offer that they win this college contest. That looks a price worth taking for this value selection.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Charlotte vs East Carolina stats:

• Charlotte have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Charlotte have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Charlotte have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• East Carolina have lost their last 5 games.
• East Carolina have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• East Carolina have lost 14 of their last 20 games.

Charlotte Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider Charlotte on the Spread market. Those expecting this team to exceed expectations can wager them to cover the line.

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Our Game Prediction

Charlotte Moneyline @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte 75 - 72 East Carolina

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 75-72 win for Charlotte. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.

Charlotte vs East Carolina Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Charlotte are -128 favorites to win and that means a 56% chance of landing a victory. East Carolina are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +106.

The spread currently stands at 1.5 and the total points line is 142.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. The Over 142.5 selection is available to back at -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Charlotte

-128

East Carolina

+106

Point Spread

Charlotte -1.5

-110

East Carolina +1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Charlotte Stats

East Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 139.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.60 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.10 pts and allowed 75.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 68.10 pts and allowed 72.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

American Athletic Conference	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tulsa	14-3	1490	1220	270	8-1	6-2	1W
Tulane	12-5	1256	1248	8	8-4	4-1	1L
Florida Atlantic	12-6	1504	1312	192	8-3	4-3	3W
UAB	12-6	1501	1326	175	7-4	5-2	2W
South Florida	11-6	1539	1347	192	8-3	3-3	3W
Temple	11-6	1291	1180	111	8-2	3-4	1L
North Texas	10-7	1186	1103	83	8-2	2-5	2L
Wichita State	10-8	1397	1256	141	8-4	2-4	1L
Memphis	8-8	1171	1167	4	7-3	1-5	1W
Charlotte	9-9	1336	1327	9	7-5	2-4	1L
Rice	8-10	1336	1323	13	6-4	2-6	1W
East Carolina	5-12	1165	1314	-149	5-7	0-5	5L
UTSA	4-13	1165	1330	-165	2-6	2-7	10L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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