The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (13-17, 6-11 OVC) welcome the Morehead State Eagles (11-19, 7-10 OVC) to McBrayer Arena as the regular season finishes up. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds
In their last game, the Colonels won a close one over the Austin Peay Governors, 82-80, while the Eagles got blown out by the Murray State Racers, 71-52.
The Colonels, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.484, had an outstanding mark of 0.627, while the Governors had a free throw rate of 0.211 (below their season average of 0.247). Morehead State, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.209 vs. 0.090). Nick Mayo played well for Eastern Kentucky with 31 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Morehead State rallied around A.J. Hicks, who contributed 13 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Baker led the Eagles to a 78-72 win. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Morehead State made good use of their 30 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 25 of them (83.3 percent). Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, was 17-22 (77.3 percent).
The Eagles’ James Baker has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 12 points,7.6 rebounds,3.6 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Mayo has averaged 23 points,11.2 rebounds,1.4 steals during that same time frame for the Colonels.
This game should be a battle of conflicting tempos. Eastern Kentucky has preferred to play fast (second in possessions per game), while Morehead State has been more methodical (127th in possessions per game).
Morehead State Eagles vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 49th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Morehead State ranks 255th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
- The Eagles average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the country. The Colonels rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 69th in assists per game (14.7) while Morehead State ranks 170th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Colonels rank second in steals per game (10.3) while the Eagles rank 167th (5.7).
- Eastern Kentucky averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 29th in the nation. Morehead State ranks 159th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 86.0 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 3.4 for the season.