The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2-1) battle against the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats (2-0) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Kansas State Wildcats Free Prediction
The Colonels will be looking for a similar outcome after thoroughly outplaying the Midway Eagles in their last game, 107-52. The Colonels had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.7 vs. 18.2) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 27.9). Eastern Kentucky received a boost from Lachlan Anderson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they defeated the Denver Pioneers, 64-56. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 22.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.8 vs. 14.7). With 12 points and 16 rebounds, Kansas State’s Dean Wade put together a solid outing.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Kansas State should have a substantial edge. Since last season, the Wildcats defense ranks 80th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.487), while the Eastern Kentucky offense ranks 255th in effective field goal percentage (0.496).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kansas State ranks 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 158th (3.4).
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