East Carolina at NC Wilmington

After a 3-0 start with an easy schedule, East Carolina has cooled off going 3-3. That included a 73-68 loss to South Carolina State as a 17-point favorite. They've only played one true road game, losing 71-50 at Old Dominion as a +4 dog. NC Wilmington has won five in a row, including four in a row as an underdog. As a +9 dog, they beat North Texas, 55-51, and as a +6 dog, they upset Missouri State, 68-54. The Seahawks last year had a 12-game winning streak on the way to winning the CBI tournament. They begin a three-game homestand here and are a dynamite defensive team holding opponents to 41.7 percent shooting and 62.2 points per game. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game. Play NC Wilmington on the moneyline.