Wichita State vs East Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Wichita State vs East Carolina

The Wichita State Shockers go up against the East Carolina Pirates, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 18.

Wichita State and East Carolina are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 144.5 as a great pick at odds of -115.

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Wichita State Shockers won their previous game, beating Tulsa Golden Hurricane at home. It was a 81-77 win.

East Carolina Pirates triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Rice Owls were beaten 85-75.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Wichita State who came out on top when they last played East Carolina. A 77-60 win was recorded. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Wichita State winning six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wichita State	16-10	2005	1821	184	12-5	4-5	1W
East Carolina	9-16	1757	1909	-152	6-10	3-6	2W

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Wichita State vs East Carolina Prediction & Picks

Step into Wichita State 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

We’ll take a chance on a total bet after finding that the line is set at a generous 144.5 points. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this college matchup.

Our basketball predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest college hoops team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Wichita State vs East Carolina stats:

• The 144.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wichita State games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wichita State games on the road.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in the last 5 East Carolina games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 East Carolina games.
• The 144.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 East Carolina games.

Over 144.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wichita State 77 - 74 East Carolina

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Wichita State to secure a 77-74 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Wichita State vs East Carolina Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Wichita State as -455 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 82% likely to win. East Carolina are the underdogs at +340 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 144.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 144.5, this selection is available at -115.

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Moneyline

Wichita State

-455

East Carolina

+340

Point Spread

Wichita State -8.5

-105

East Carolina +8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 144.5

-105

Over 144.5

-115

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Wichita State Stats

East Carolina Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 71.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 74.20 pts and allowed 74.70 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	20-6	2226	1898	328	11-2	9-4	3L
South Florida	18-8	2308	2040	268	11-4	7-4	4W
Wichita State	16-10	2005	1821	184	12-5	4-5	1W
UAB	16-10	2075	1921	154	8-8	8-2	1L
Temple	15-10	1867	1761	106	9-5	6-5	2L
Tulane	15-10	1817	1839	-22	9-7	6-3	2W
North Texas	15-11	1836	1720	116	10-4	5-7	3W
Florida Atlantic	14-12	2107	1958	149	9-6	5-6	6L
Charlotte	13-12	1839	1852	-13	9-6	4-6	3L
Memphis	12-13	1870	1845	25	10-4	2-9	2L
Rice	11-15	1942	1948	-6	8-7	3-8	1L
East Carolina	9-16	1757	1909	-152	6-10	3-6	2W
UTSA	5-20	1739	2016	-277	2-9	3-11	1W

• 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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