Lipscomb vs. Eastern Kentucky Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – February 18

Published 6:38 pm Monday, February 17, 2025

Tuesday’s contest between the Lipscomb Bisons (19-8, 11-3 ASUN) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (16-11, 10-4 ASUN) at Baptist Health Arena is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 76-74, with Lipscomb taking home the win. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky should cover the point spread, which is listed at 3.5. The two sides are projected to fall short of the 152.5 over/under.

Email newsletter signup

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

Lipscomb vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Richmond, Kentucky
  • Venue: Baptist Health Arena
  • Line: Lipscomb -3.5
  • Point total: 152.5
  • Moneyline (to win): Lipscomb -162, Eastern Kentucky +134

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Lipscomb vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Lipscomb 76, Eastern Kentucky 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Lipscomb vs. Eastern Kentucky

  • Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (+3.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (152.5)

Both Lipscomb and Eastern Kentucky are 13-12-0 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Bisons are 10-15-0 and the Colonels are 18-7-0 in terms of hitting the over. The two teams score 159.1 points per game, 6.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Lipscomb is 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall while Eastern Kentucky has gone 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Lipscomb Performance Insights

  • The Bisons average 79.7 points per game (54th in college basketball) while allowing 67.3 per contest (57th in college basketball). They have a +335 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 12.4 points per game.
  • Lipscomb wins the rebound battle by 2.3 boards on average. It records 33.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 86th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.5 per outing.
  • Lipscomb knocks down 9.5 three-pointers per game (41st in college basketball) at a 34.9% rate (122nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 per game its opponents make at a 31.0% rate.
  • The Bisons average 104.1 points per 100 possessions on offense (24th in college basketball), and allow 87.8 points per 100 possessions (60th in college basketball).
  • Lipscomb has committed 9.3 turnovers per game (17th in college basketball play), 1.7 fewer than the 11.0 it forces on average (231st in college basketball).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

  • The Colonels put up 79.4 points per game (59th in college basketball) while allowing 76.0 per outing (294th in college basketball). They have a +90 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 3.4 points per game.
  • Eastern Kentucky ranks 66th in the nation at 34.3 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.4 its opponents average.
  • Eastern Kentucky makes 9.9 three-pointers per game (29th in college basketball) while shooting 35.0% from beyond the arc (118th in college basketball). It is making 2.1 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.8 per game at 35.9%.
  • Eastern Kentucky has committed 9.4 turnovers per game (22nd in college basketball), 3.3 fewer than the 12.7 it forces (87th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

id: