UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeat East Carolina Pirates 78-75: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAB · UNC Wilmington Seahawks 78, East Carolina Pirates 75
The UNC Wilmington Seahawks beat the East Carolina Pirates 78-75 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The East Carolina Pirates covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 151.5, with 153 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates final score and game recap
The East Carolina Pirates led 33-31 at halftime. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks outscored the East Carolina Pirates 47-42 in the second half. They trailed by 2 points at halftime and came back to win.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Patrick Wessler (UNC Wilmington Seahawks): 24 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists.
- CJ Luster II (UNC Wilmington Seahawks): 21 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Cian Medley (East Carolina Pirates): 23 points, 2 rebounds, 12 assists.
- Trevor Best (East Carolina Pirates): 22 points, 3 rebounds.
Who covered the spread in UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates?
The East Carolina Pirates covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs, losing by 3 points.
The spread opened at UNC Wilmington Seahawks -3.5 and closed at UNC Wilmington Seahawks -5.5. AiQ's pick was the UNC Wilmington Seahawks -5.5: a loss.
Did UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates go over or under the total?
The game went over: 153 points combined against a closing total of 151.5, over by 1.5. 64 of the 153 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 149.5 and closed at 151.5. AiQ's pick was the under 150.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the UNC Wilmington Seahawks to win at -218, a win (+$45.87 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the UNC Wilmington Seahawks -5.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 150.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: East Carolina Pirates won the first half, paying +145.
- UNC Wilmington Seahawks team total 78.5: the under, paying -110, with 78 scored.
- East Carolina Pirates team total 73.5: the over, paying -110, with 75 scored.
- First-half total 72.5: the under, paying -125, with 64 points scored.
- First-half spread: East Carolina Pirates +2.5 covered, paying -115.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs. East Carolina Pirates odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UNC Wilmington Seahawks at -220 and the East Carolina Pirates at +180. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UNC Wilmington Seahawks a 66% favorite. The UNC Wilmington Seahawks won as the favorite at -220: $45.45 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, the price before the game was -218: priced below fair (−2.9% value).
The spread moved toward the UNC Wilmington Seahawks between the open and the close, and the East Carolina Pirates covered. The total moved up from 149.5 to 151.5, and the game went over.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks and East Carolina Pirates betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the UNC Wilmington Seahawks 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks.
This result left the East Carolina Pirates 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over.
What's next for UNC Wilmington Seahawks and East Carolina Pirates?
Next for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks: the Kent State Golden Flashes at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Next for the East Carolina Pirates: the North Carolina A&T Aggies at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.