Monday’s contest between the Jacksonville Dolphins (16-12, 10-6 ASUN) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (17-12, 11-5 ASUN) at Swisher Gymnasium should be a close matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 75-74, with Jacksonville securing the victory. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 24.

According to our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky is projected to cover the spread (2.5) against Jacksonville. The two sides are projected to score the same number of points as the 148.5 total.

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Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Jacksonville, Florida
• Venue: Swisher Gymnasium
• Line: Jacksonville -2.5
• Point total: 148.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jacksonville -152, Eastern Kentucky +126

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Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jacksonville 75, Eastern Kentucky 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (148.5)

Jacksonville has a 12-13-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Eastern Kentucky, who is 14-13-0 ATS. The Dolphins have gone over the point total in 13 games, while Colonels games have gone over 19 times. The teams average 151.2 points per game, 2.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Jacksonville is 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall while Eastern Kentucky has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Jacksonville Performance Insights

• The Dolphins score 72.5 points per game (231st in college basketball) and give up 71.5 (170th in college basketball) for a +28 scoring differential overall.
• Jacksonville wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.9 boards. It is recording 33.3 rebounds per game (102nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.4 per contest.
• Jacksonville connects on 7.6 three-pointers per game (187th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6. It shoots 36.7% from deep while its opponents hit 35.0% from long range.
• The Dolphins average 91.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (281st in college basketball), and give up 90.7 points per 100 possessions (122nd in college basketball).
• Jacksonville and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Dolphins commit 12.8 per game (314th in college basketball) and force 12.8 (72nd in college basketball action).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels have a +93 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.2 points per game. They’re putting up 78.7 points per game, 65th in college basketball, and are allowing 75.5 per outing to rank 286th in college basketball.
• The 34.4 rebounds per game Eastern Kentucky accumulates rank 65th in the country. Their opponents grab 34.3.
• Eastern Kentucky knocks down 9.8 three-pointers per game (32nd in college basketball) while shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc (137th in college basketball). It is making 2.1 more threes than its opponents, who drain 7.7 per game at 35.2%.
• Eastern Kentucky has committed 3.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 9.3 (19th in college basketball) while forcing 12.4 (93rd in college basketball).

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