Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-8) welcome the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (4-6) to McBrayer Arena. The Colonels will attempt to snap their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds

Both teams were blown out in their last game. The Colonels fell to the Marshall Thundering Herd, 90-72, while the Buccaneers were defeated by the James Madison Dukes, 81-60.

Charleston Southern did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (18-23; 78.3 percent) while Eastern Kentucky had a free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.232). Eastern Kentucky received a boost from Jomaru Brown, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Dontrell Shuler played a pivotal role for Charleston Southern with 20 points.

This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the Eastern Kentucky offense. Eastern Kentucky ranks 298th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the pesky defense of Charleston Southern forces the 54th-most turnovers in the country (23.3 percent).

Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Free Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Eastern Kentucky ranks fourth in steals per game (10.8) while Charleston Southern ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (7.4).
  • The Colonels average 12.5 assists per game, which ranks 148th in the nation. The Buccaneers rank 208th in assists allowed per game (16.1).
  • The Colonels rank 28th in three pointers attempted per game (27.4) while the Buccaneers rank 133rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3).
  • Eastern Kentucky averages 34.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 174th in the country. Charleston Southern ranks 250th in rebounds allowed per game (41.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (matching their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
  • The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 2.8 for the season.