The East Carolina Pirates (5-12, 0-4 AAC) are 1.5-point underdogs as they try to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Charlotte 49ers (9-9, 3-2 AAC) on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The game airs at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 141.5 points.
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Charlotte Cover -1.5 vs East Carolina -107
Charlotte vs. East Carolina betting lines
- Charlotte moneyline odds to win: -109
- East Carolina moneyline odds to win: -110
- Spread: Charlotte (-1.5)
- Total: 141.5
Charlotte statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- At home, Charlotte sports a better record against the spread (5-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (2-3-0).
- When playing at home, the 49ers go over the over/under 60% of the time (six of 10 games). They hit the over in the same percentage of games on the road (three of five contests).
- As a moneyline favorite, Charlotte has won a lower percentage of its home games (.714) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the 49ers have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 76.2 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 74.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Charlotte has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 74.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 73.7 it has surrendered this season.
- The 49ers are trending up from deep during their last 10 outings, making 9.0 threes per game and shooting 35.4% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 8.4 makes and 34.9% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Charlotte betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-7-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.3 (182nd in nation) | 45.1 (256th) | 31.4 (248th) | 28.4 (52nd) | 12.7 (283rd) | 10.6 (110th) |
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East Carolina statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, East Carolina is 3-6-0 at home against the spread (.333 winning percentage). On the road, it is 1-4-0 ATS (.200).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Pirates’ games have finished above the over/under at home (44.4%, four of nine) than away (60%, three of five).
- The Pirates’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000, both at home (0-2) and on the road (0-5).
Recent trends
- While the Pirates are posting 68.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark in their last 10 games, amassing 69.1 a contest.
- Over its last 10 games, East Carolina is allowing 75.0 points per game, compared to its season average of 77.3 points allowed.
- The Pirates are sinking 5.1 three-pointers per game in their last 10 games, which is 0.3 more than their average for the season (4.8). Likewise, they have a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (27.1%) compared to their season average from downtown (25.9%).
East Carolina betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-11-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 1-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 3-6-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 4-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-9 (Home: 0-2; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.4 (348th in nation) | 45.1 (256th) | 32.1 (221st) | 32.0 (233rd) | 11.1 (346th) | 12.8 (305th) |
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