The Houston Cougars have reeled off eight straight wins (7-1 ATS) since an upset loss at Tulsa on Dec 29. They have won five of their last six by 20+ points, including a 70-48 thrashing of a 9-3 SMU team last time out. East Carolina is 7-6 SU (3-8 ATS) on the season, and coming off five straight losses SU and ATS. I just don't see the Pirates keeping pace with the superior Cougars.

10* play on Houston.