SIUE Cougars vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Free Prediction 01/11/20

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The SIUE Cougars (4-12, 1-2 OVC) will be at McBrayer Arena to square off with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (5-11, 2-1 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

SIUE Cougars at Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds

In their last game, the Colonels barely escaped the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 77-74, while the Cougars were beaten by the Morehead State Eagles, 83-77.

Eastern Kentucky played a nearly perfect contest. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.317 (above their season average of 0.211) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.483 (above their season average of 0.458). For those same stats, Eastern Illinois had marks of 0.234 and 0.461, respectively. SIUE, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.2 (above their season average of 24.0). Jomaru Brown put together a good performance for Eastern Kentucky with 24 points. Cam Williams, meanwhile had a good game for SIUE, putting up 25 points.

The Cougars won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 88-82. Getting to the free throw line was one of SIUE’s largest advantages. They made 44 trips to the line, while Eastern Kentucky went just 28 times. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.

Opposite styles will be on display in this contest. Eastern Kentucky has preferred an up-tempo style of play (sixth in possessions per game), while SIUE has been more half-court-oriented (175th in possessions per game).

SIUE Cougars vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Eastern Kentucky ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while SIUE ranks 231st (18.4).
  • The Cougars rank 149th in rebounds allowed per game (35.6) while the Colonels rank 248th (40.8).
  • The Colonels rank seventh in steals per game (10.0) while the Cougars rank 149th (6.1).
  • SIUE averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 99th in the nation. Eastern Kentucky ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (14.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (9.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
  • The Colonels’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 2.3 for the season.