It will be a meeting between two great offenses when the Belmont Bruins (11-3, 2-1 OVC) square off against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (7-9, 0-3 OVC) at Curb Event Center. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Belmont Bruins ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bruins were victorious over the Morehead State Eagles, 77-60, while the Colonels lost a tough one against the Tennessee State Tigers, 82-81.
The Bruins held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.2 (below their season average of 32.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.389 (below their season average of 0.483). Eastern Kentucky, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 30.1). Belmont rallied around Nick Muszynski, who contributed 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Nick Mayo had a good outing for Eastern Kentucky, contributing 22 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Bruins dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Belmont won 84-73. Belmont had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 19.4). Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (9-12; 75.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
There should be a fair amount of transition action in this contest that features a pair of the nation’s more fast-breaking teams. Belmont currently ranks 17th in possessions per game (76.2) and Eastern Kentucky is second (82.9).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Belmont Bruins ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Belmont averages 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 257th in rebounds allowed per game (40.6).
- The Colonels rank third in steals per game (10.9) while the Bruins rank 94th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Belmont averages 4.6 blocks per game, which is ranked 36th in the country. Eastern Kentucky ranks 111th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Bruins rank sixth in assists per game (19.4) while the Colonels rank 207th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 16th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Belmont ranks 126th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 94.0 points per game (9.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 85.8 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
- The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 10.1 for the season.
