How to watch Memphis vs. East Carolina basketball game
By Scout Staff
2 min read
Who’s Playing
East Carolina @ Memphis
Current Records: East Carolina 11-7; Memphis 10-8
What to Know
Get ready for an American Athletic battle as the Memphis Tigers and the East Carolina Pirates will face off at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at FedExForum. Memphis will be strutting in after a victory while East Carolina will be stumbling in from a loss.
The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Sunday, sneaking past 83-81. Kudos to the oddsmakers for accurately forecasting both the winner and the close margin. Forward Josh Minott was the offensive standout of the game for Memphis, picking up 18 points along with nine rebounds. Minott hadn’t helped his team much against the SMU Mustangs last week, so this was a nice turnaround for him. Minott’s points were the most he has had all year.
Meanwhile, East Carolina was pulverized by the Houston Cougars 79-36 on Saturday. Guard Tristen Newton had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with 14 points on 2-for-11 shooting and turning the ball over four times in his 32 minutes on the court.
This next contest looks promising for Memphis, who are favored by a full 11.5 points. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past six games, so buyers beware.
In the teams’ previous meeting earlier this month, the Tigers and the Pirates were neck-and-neck, but Memphis came up empty-handed after a 72-71 defeat. Maybe Memphis will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the matchup and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: FedExForum — Memphis, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN2
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Tigers are a big 11.5-point favorite against the Pirates, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Tigers slightly, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 13-point favorite.
Over/Under: -108
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Series History
Memphis have won eight out of their last 11 games against East Carolina.
- Jan 15, 2022 – East Carolina 72 vs. Memphis 71
- Feb 06, 2021 – Memphis 66 vs. East Carolina 59
- Jan 24, 2021 – Memphis 80 vs. East Carolina 53
- Feb 19, 2020 – Memphis 77 vs. East Carolina 73
- Feb 13, 2019 – Memphis 79 vs. East Carolina 69
- Jan 10, 2019 – Memphis 78 vs. East Carolina 72
- Mar 04, 2018 – Memphis 90 vs. East Carolina 70
- Feb 03, 2018 – East Carolina 88 vs. Memphis 85
- Jan 28, 2017 – Memphis 57 vs. East Carolina 50
- Mar 06, 2016 – Memphis 83 vs. East Carolina 53
- Jan 24, 2016 – East Carolina 84 vs. Memphis 83
Injury Report for Memphis
- Jalen Duren: Game-Time Decision (Hand)
- Landers Nolley II: Out (Knee)
- DeAndre Williams: Out (Back)
- Jayden Hardaway: Out (Knee)
- John Camden: Out (Foot)
Injury Report for East Carolina
- Brandon Suggs: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
- Wynston Tabbs: Out for the Season (Knee)
