East Carolina opens with eight transfers and only three returners, and USC Upstate won 83-81 in this building in 2023. Brycen Blaine, who posted a double-double against ECU last season, now plays for the Pirates.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | USCUP +12.5 ECAR -12.5 | USCUP +680 ECAR -1100 | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| DraftKings | USCUP +14.5 ECAR -14.5 | USCUP +600 ECAR -900 | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| BetRivers | USCUP +12.5 ECAR -12.5 | USCUP +540 ECAR -910 | O 150.5 U 150.5 |
| Fanatics | USCUP +14.5 ECAR -14.5 | USCUP +500 ECAR -700 | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
| Bovada | USCUP +14.5 ECAR -14.5 | — | O 152 U 152 |
| BetOnline.ag | USCUP +14.5 ECAR -14.5 | — | O 152 U 152 |
| LowVig.ag | USCUP +14.5 ECAR -14.5 | — | O 152 U 152 |
| Caesars | USCUP +13.5 ECAR -13.5 | USCUP +600 ECAR -900 | O 151.5 U 151.5 |
Injury Report
No injury absences were publicly reported for either team before the opener. The main availability factor is turnover. East Carolina returns only Jayshayne Woodard, Eli DeLaurier and Daithi Quinn and adds eight transfers, so roles behind Brycen Blaine, Cian Medley and Kaseem Watson are still settling. USC Upstate also added several newcomers, including Navarro transfer Jalyn Patterson. Rotations and minutes could shift quickly, so check official availability before tipoff.
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Key Matchup Edge
East Carolina's guard experience is the edge. Medley set Kent State's single-season assist record with 212, and Blaine averaged 17.2 points at Charleston Southern. Upstate ranked near the bottom nationally with 12.8 assists per game last season, so the Spartans may struggle to create clean looks against a Pirates backcourt with far more Division I experience.
3 Things to Watch
- Brycen Blaine's scoring load in his debut
- Cian Medley running East Carolina's offense
- Upstate newcomers handling a road opener
Betting Breakdown
East Carolina opens the season at Minges Coliseum against USC Upstate with a near-total rebuild. The Pirates went 11-20 and 6-12 in the American, finished 2-3, and lost Jordan Riley, who scored 40 against Wichita State late in the season. Michael Schwartz, in his fifth year, returns only three players and added eight transfers. The headliners are Charleston Southern guard Brycen Blaine, who averaged 17.2 points and 7.2 rebounds and had a double-double against ECU last season, and Kent State point guard Cian Medley, who averaged 6.4 assists and set the school's single-season assist record. UTEP wing Kaseem Watson adds 12.5 points and 38.2 percent shooting from three. USC Upstate went 13-19 and 5-11 in the Big South under Marty Richter, finishing with a one-point tournament loss to Gardner-Webb. Upstate won 83-81 here in 2023, but that roster is long gone. No verified line was found, so bettors should focus on how quickly East Carolina's transfers settle into their roles.
South Carolina Upstate Betting Outlook
USC Upstate starts 0-0 straight up and 0-0-0 ATS after a 13-19 season in Marty Richter's second year. The Spartans finished 2-3 and lost their Big South opener 65-64 to Gardner-Webb. They averaged 74.3 points but only 12.8 assists per game, among the lowest rates in the country, so ball movement is the clear area to improve. Navarro transfer Jalyn Patterson led his junior college team at 14 points per game and is expected to help as a creator. Upstate won in Greenville in 2023, and if East Carolina's transfers start slowly, a large spread could leave value on Upstate. The concern is facing far more experienced guards on the road.
East Carolina Betting Outlook
East Carolina starts 0-0 straight up and 0-0-0 ATS after an 11-20 season that ended with losses in three of its last five games. Michael Schwartz rebuilt around experienced transfers instead of developing returners. Brycen Blaine brings 17.2 points per game from Charleston Southern, Cian Medley brings 6.4 assists from Kent State, and Kaseem Watson and Kaden Cooper add size and rebounding on the wing. That gives the Pirates a much higher floor than last season's roster. The risk for backers is chemistry, since only three players return. If the guards connect early, East Carolina should control the game at home, but a large spread on a roster this new carries real variance.
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South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates FAQ
What is the current spread for South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
The current home spread is ECAR -14.5, while the away spread is USCUP +14.5.
How far has the spread moved for South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
The spread opened at ECAR -12.5 and is now ECAR -14.5.
What is the current moneyline for South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
The current moneyline is USCUP +600 / ECAR -900.
How far has the moneyline moved for South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
The moneyline opened at USCUP +490 / ECAR -675 and is now USCUP +600 / ECAR -900.
What is the current total for South Carolina Upstate Spartans vs East Carolina Pirates?
The current total is 151.5.
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The total opened at 149.5 and is now 151.5.
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East Carolina's guard experience is the edge. Medley set Kent State's single-season assist record with 212, and Blaine averaged 17.2 points at Charleston Southern. Upstate ranked near the bottom nationally with 12.8 assists per game last season, so the Spartans may struggle to create clean looks against a Pirates backcourt with far more Division I experience.
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