Houston vs. East Carolina: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Houston Cougars (29-2, 17-1 AAC) will host the East Carolina Pirates (16-16, 6-12 AAC) after winning five straight home games.
Houston was victorious in its most recent game against Memphis, 67-65, on Sunday. Jamal Shead was its high scorer with 16 points. In its previous game, East Carolina beat South Florida on Thursday, 73-58. Its top scorer was RJ Felton with 22 points.
When is Houston vs. East Carolina and when does it start?
This game between the Cougars and Pirates will happen on Friday, March 10, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Houston vs. East Carolina
The Cougars and Pirates will hit the floor at Dickies Arena for this matchup on March 10, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
Houston Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates Game Preview
Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Houston averages 76.0 points per game (78th in college basketball) while allowing 56.5 per contest (second in college basketball). It has a +605 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 19.5 points per game.
The Cougars are averaging 76.0 points, 5.2 more than the Pirates give up.
Houston hits 8.0 three-pointers per game (113th in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents (6.5).
The Cougars are averaging 77.3 points per game in home games. In away games, they are averaging 75.6 points per contest.
Houston has been putting up 77.3 points per game in its last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little higher than the 76.0 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
East Carolina Stats, Odds & Insights
East Carolina’s -42 scoring differential (being outscored by 1.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 69.5 points per game (233rd in college basketball) while giving up 70.8 per contest (200th in college basketball).
The Pirates put up 13.0 more points per game (69.5) than the Cougars concede (56.5).
East Carolina hits 8.8 three-pointers per game (50th in college basketball), 2.2 more than its opponents. It shoots 31.9% from beyond the arc (301st in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 33.0%.
The Pirates are scoring more points at home (72.2 per game) than on the road (64.3).
East Carolina has played better offensively over its last 10 games, scoring 69.6 points per contest, 0.1 more than its season average of 69.5.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Sasser | 31 | 17.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Jarace Walker | 30 | 11.1 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| J’wan Roberts | 31 | 10.5 | 7.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Tramon Mark | 31 | 10.0 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| Jamal Shead | 31 | 9.9 | 3.2 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Pirates Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Felton Jr. | 16 | 16.8 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Javon Small | 18 | 15.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| RJ Felton | 32 | 14.0 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Brandon Johnson | 31 | 12.5 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Ezra Ausar | 31 | 9.6 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
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