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Tulane vs East Carolina

Underdog spark meets favorite defense for high upsets.

Tulane

Green Wave (11-5-17-12) VS Pirates (9-7-17-12)

Mar 06, 2025 | 19:00 ET | Greenville, NC

East Carolina
Moneyline Pick: Tulane (+158) - B+


Tulane’s dynamic guard, who has repeatedly turned the tide in past matchups against East Carolina, looks set to ignite an upset despite East Carolina’s status as the favorite at -190. Riding a recent surge accentuated by a significant winning streak, Tulane appears primed to exploit some defensive lapses that ECU has exhibited in the latter part of their schedule; combined with the historical success of their key playmaker in high-pressure moments, this creates an enticing value proposition at +158 even without playoff pressures weighing in this matchup. Our analysis supports a confident B+ grade for this moneyline bet, suggesting that while ECU’s odds may reflect a safer outcome, the higher monetary return offered by Tulane underscores the potential upside for bettors.

Over/Under Pick: Over 145.5 (-115) - A
Tulane’s standout guard, James Leverton, is heating up after a notable winning streak, while East Carolina’s momentum is hampered by a critical injury to their starting center, leaving their defense vulnerable. In this matchup, the offensive prowess of Leverton and the persistent scoring from Tulane contrast sharply with East Carolina’s recent struggles and defensive lapses, particularly when facing Tulane’s aggressive front line—a trend further amplified by the historical success of East Carolina’s wing player, Anthony Brown, against Tulane’s slower interior play. Given these factors, along with the teams’ contrasting streaks and injury concerns, the over on 145.5 points presents an attractive opportunity for savvy bettors, earning this pick an A grade with notable monetary upside if the wager holds true.
Spread Pick: Tulane, -4 (-110) - B+

Starting with Tulane’s dynamic guard leading the charge, the Green Wave appears ready to overcome East Carolina’s sporadic momentum this matchup. Tulane’s current winning streak has injected energy into the team, while East Carolina, coming off a string of losses and further hampered by issues with a primary guard, struggles to find consistency. Adding to this, historical trends in conference battles suggest that Tulane, when firing on all cylinders and bolstered by active rosters confirmed on ESPN’s athletes list, has managed to dominate similar contests. Balancing recent streaks, injury setbacks, and past performances, Tulane at -4 (-110) earns a solid B+ grade, offering reasonable monetary value if the wager hits. Dribble past doubt and let momentum be your guide.

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