The top-ranked Louisville Cardinals (9-1) and their phenomenal offense welcome the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-6) and their stifling defense. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Louisville Cardinals ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Cardinals lost to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 70-57, while the Colonels were blown out by the Northern Kentucky Norse, 76-57.
Eastern Kentucky forced Northern Kentucky into a turnover percentage of 27.8 (above their season average of 17.8) while Louisville did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (18-25; 72.0 percent). Louisville was led by Jordan Nwora, who put up 14 points and nine rebounds. Ty Taylor played a pivotal role for Eastern Kentucky with 14 points.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Louisville ranks 34th in offensive efficiency and Eastern Kentucky is 57th in defensive efficiency since last season. It will also be a battle of conflicting tempos as the quick-paced Colonels rank third in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Cardinals rank 294th.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Louisville Cardinals Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Louisville, ATS Winner – Louisville, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Louisville averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. Eastern Kentucky ranks 255th in rebounds allowed per game (41.4).
- The Colonels average 27.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 20th in the country. The Cardinals rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
- Louisville ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (3.1) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 100th (3.6).
- The Colonels rank first in steals per game (10.4) while the Cardinals rank 199th (4.5).
- Louisville ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 178th (14.8).