The East Carolina Pirates take on the Toledo Rockets in one of the earliest tips on the Tuesday college basketball schedule. The teams enter with identical 3-1 records following losses on Monday. The Pirates and Rockets meet in Estero, Fla., as part of the 2022 Gulf Coast Showcase. Toledo lost its opener in the tournament to UMKC, with East Carolina falling to Indiana State.
Caesars Sportsbook lists the Rockets as 9.5-point favorites for this 11 a.m. ET tip. The total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 158 in the latest Toledo vs. East Carolina odds. Before making any East Carolina vs. Toledo picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Toledo vs. ECU and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for ECU vs. Toledo:
- Toledo vs. East Carolina spread: Toledo -9.5
- Toledo vs. East Carolina over/under: 158 points
- Toledo vs. East Carolina money line: Toledo -475, ECU +360
- TOL: The Rockets are 3-1 against the spread this season
- ECU: The Pirates are 3-1 against the spread this season
- Toledo vs. East Carolina picks: See picks at SportsLine
Featured Game | East Carolina Pirates vs. Toledo Rockets
Why Toledo can cover
Toledo’s defense has some strong numbers. The Rockets are above-average in free throw rate allowed on defense, with Toledo securing almost 72% of available defensive rebounds. Toledo has a sterling 10.5% steal rate, and the Rockets are above-average in 3-point attempt rate allowed and assist rate allowed this season. East Carolina turns the ball over on more than 20% of offensive possessions, and Toledo’s offense is very potent.
Toledo is in the top 40 of the country in adjusted…
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