The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-2) will face off against the FIU Panthers (2-2) at Entertainment & Sports Arena. The game gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. FIU Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Panthers defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 107-61, while the Colonels beat the Alice Lloyd College Eagles 99-63.
The Colonels had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 18.8) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.331). The Panthers, on the other hand, held the Vikings to an effective field goal percentage of 0.313 (below their season average of 0.436) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 27.0). FIU was led by Osasumwen Osaghae, who contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds. Ty Taylor led the way for Eastern Kentucky, finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
There could be a fair amount of transition offense in this showdown that showcases a pair of the nation’s more up-and-down teams. FIU ranks second in possessions per game (79.6) and Eastern Kentucky is first (81.0) since the 2018-19 season.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. FIU Panthers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – FIU, ATS Winner – FIU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 68th in rebounds per game (37.7) while FIU ranks 318th in rebounds allowed per game (42.2).
- The Panthers rank 16th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Colonels rank 197th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Eastern Kentucky averages 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the country. FIU ranks 197th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- The Colonels rank second in steals per game (10.5) while the Panthers rank 234th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- FIU averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 258th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
