Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. High Point Panthers Free Prediction

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The High Point Panthers (3-4) will be at home in the Millis Center when they square off against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-4). Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. High Point Panthers Betting Odds

Both teams got blown out in their last game. The Panthers fell to the Citadel Bulldogs, 112-87, while the Colonels were defeated by the sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers, 95-67.

Eastern Kentucky had a free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.222) while High Point had an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.0 (above their season average of 31.8). Jahaad Proctor had a solid game for High Point with 24 points and five rebounds. Nick Mayo had a good outing for Eastern Kentucky, contributing 23 points and nine rebounds.

High Point appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Panthers rank 64th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.6 percent), while Eastern Kentucky ranks 287th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent) since the 2017-18 season.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels at High Point Panthers Betting Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – High Point, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • High Point ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 284th (15.2).
  • The Panthers rank 46th in steals per game (7.4) while the Colonels rank 205th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
  • Eastern Kentucky blocks 3.5 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 136th in the nation. High Point ranks 253rd in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
  • The Panthers rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while the Colonels rank 254th (36.9).
  • Eastern Kentucky ranks 151st in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while High Point ranks 328th (15.6).