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Tulane @ East Carolina

Current Records: Tulane 5-6; East Carolina 9-3

What to Know

The East Carolina Pirates and the Tulane Green Wave are set to square off in an American Athletic matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 5 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Pirates winning the first 68-58 at home and Tulane taking the second 60-56.

East Carolina escaped with a win two weeks ago against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles by the margin of a single free throw, 68-67. It was another big night for East Carolina's guard Tristen Newton, who had 22 points and six assists.

Meanwhile, Tulane beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 68-60 this past Saturday. Tulane's guard Jalen Cook did his thing and had 20 points.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Pirates are expected to win a tight contest Wednesday. Now might not be the best time to take East Carolina against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

It was close but no cigar for East Carolina as they fell 60-56 to Tulane when the two teams previously met in January of last year. Maybe East Carolina will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum -- Greenville, North Carolina
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Pirates are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Green Wave, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pirates as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

East Carolina have won nine out of their last 12 games against Tulane.

  • Jan 02, 2021 - Tulane 60 vs. East Carolina 56
  • Dec 22, 2020 - East Carolina 68 vs. Tulane 58
  • Feb 08, 2020 - East Carolina 81 vs. Tulane 67
  • Jan 25, 2020 - East Carolina 81 vs. Tulane 62
  • Feb 23, 2019 - East Carolina 85 vs. Tulane 81
  • Jan 31, 2019 - East Carolina 66 vs. Tulane 65
  • Feb 14, 2018 - East Carolina 82 vs. Tulane 80
  • Jan 31, 2018 - Tulane 71 vs. East Carolina 69
  • Feb 21, 2017 - East Carolina 76 vs. Tulane 73
  • Feb 04, 2017 - East Carolina 74 vs. Tulane 65
  • Feb 24, 2016 - East Carolina 79 vs. Tulane 73
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Tulane 100 vs. East Carolina 92