Thursday’s contest features the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-8, 1-1 ASUN) and the North Florida Ospreys (7-8, 0-2 ASUN) squaring off at Baptist Health Arena (on January 9) at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 82-78 win for Eastern Kentucky.

Based on our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky is projected to cover the point spread (2.5) versus North Florida. The two teams are expected to fall short of the 170.5 total.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. North Florida Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Richmond, Kentucky
• Venue: Baptist Health Arena
• Line: Eastern Kentucky -2.5
• Point total: 170.5
• Moneyline (to win): Eastern Kentucky -154, North Florida +126

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Eastern Kentucky vs. North Florida Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Eastern Kentucky 82, North Florida 78

Spread & Total Prediction for Eastern Kentucky vs. North Florida

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (170.5)

Both Eastern Kentucky and North Florida are 6-7-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Colonels are 10-3-0 and the Ospreys are 11-2-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 160.6 points per game combined, 9.9 less than this matchup’s over/under. Eastern Kentucky is 3-7 against the spread and 3-7 overall over its past 10 games, while North Florida has gone 3-7 against the spread and 2-8 overall.

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Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels average 77.1 points per game (137th in college basketball) while giving up 76.6 per outing (308th in college basketball). They have a +7 scoring differential overall.
• Eastern Kentucky loses the rebound battle by 1.6 boards on average. It collects 35.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 36.7 per contest.
• Eastern Kentucky connects on 9.3 three-pointers per game (64th in college basketball) at a 31.4% rate (294th in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 per game its opponents make at a 33.7% rate.
• The Colonels record 91.9 points per 100 possessions (271st in college basketball), while allowing 91.4 points per 100 possessions (185th in college basketball).
• Eastern Kentucky has won the turnover battle by 3.4 turnovers per game, committing 10.7 (101st in college basketball play) while forcing 14.1 (44th in college basketball).

North Florida Performance Insights

• The Ospreys are being outscored by 2.1 points per game, with a -31 scoring differential overall. They put up 83.5 points per game (29th in college basketball), and allow 85.6 per contest (361st in college basketball).
• North Florida comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 4.0 boards. It grabs 34.1 rebounds per game (115th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 38.1.
• North Florida knocks down 12.3 three-pointers per game (first in college basketball) while shooting 34.7% from deep (133rd in college basketball). It is making 5.0 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.3 per game at 35.9%.
• North Florida and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Ospreys commit 11.2 per game (150th in college basketball) and force 10.9 (262nd in college basketball).

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