Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Eastern Kentucky Colonels ATS Prediction 11/15/19

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The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-0) will travel to McBrayer Arena to meet the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2-1). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Odds

Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Colonels defeated the Ohio Chillicothe Hilltoppers 129-43, while the Hilltoppers beat the Austin Peay Governors 97-75.

Western Kentucky played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.520 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.710. Austin Peay was 0.250 and 0.426, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Eastern Kentucky played a perfect game. They had a solid turnover percentage of 9.5 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 56.1. For those same stats, Ohio Chillicothe had marks of 42.6 and 21.9, respectively. Michael Moreno had a good game for Eastern Kentucky with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Taveion Hollingsworth had a good outing for Western Kentucky, finishing with 21 points and seven rebounds.

Contrasting styles will be on display in this meeting. Since last season, Eastern Kentucky has preferred to play quickly (first in possessions per game), while Western Kentucky has been more methodical (187th in possessions per game). Furthermore, the Hilltoppers rank 275th in turnover percentage (20.0 percent), while the Colonels rank 14th in opponents’ turnover percentage (23.5 percent).

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels Free Pick

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

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Eastern Kentucky ranks 26th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while Western Kentucky ranks 300th (17.9).
  • The Colonels rank 63rd in assists per game (14.8) while the Hilltoppers rank 227th (12.4).
  • Western Kentucky averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 86th in the nation. Eastern Kentucky ranks 214th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
  • The Hilltoppers average 36.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 106th in the NCAA. The Colonels rank 309th in rebounds allowed per game (41.2).
  • Western Kentucky averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the country. Eastern Kentucky ranks 179th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).