The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-9, 0-3 OVC) and the Belmont Bruins (11-3, 2-1 OVC), who both like to play fast, will clash at Curb Event Center. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Belmont Bruins Free Prediction
In the Colonels’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Tennessee State Tigers, 82-81. Tennessee State’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Eastern Kentucky. The Tigers had a rate of 13.7 (better than their season average of 20.6), while the Colonels posted a mark of 17.7. Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo had a solid performance, putting up 22 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Bruins beat the Morehead State Eagles in their last game, 77-60. Belmont’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Morehead State. The Bruins had a rate of 25.9 (below their season average of 27.1), while the Eagles posted a mark of 16.2 (below their season average of 32.1). With 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Nick Muszynski had a solid game for Belmont.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that showcases two of the country’s more fast-paced teams. Belmont currently ranks 17th in possessions per game (76.2) and Eastern Kentucky is second (82.9).
After the Bruins won both games against the Colonels last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Belmont won 84-73. The Bruins’ 38.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Colonels, who had a rate of 19.4.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Belmont Bruins Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Click Here to Start Betting Today!
Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont ranks 33rd in rebounds per game (40.0) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
The Bruins rank sixth in assists per game (19.4) while the Colonels rank 207th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Eastern Kentucky averages 28.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 16th in the NCAA. Belmont ranks 126th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
The Colonels rank third in steals per game (10.9) while the Bruins rank 94th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
Belmont ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.6) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Colonels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (10.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (3.2 below their season average).
+++++
