Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Murray State Racers Betting Prediction 02/27/20

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It will be a meeting between two sensational offenses when the Murray State Racers (20-8, 13-3 OVC) clash with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (14-15, 11-5 OVC) at CFSB Center. Action starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Murray State Racers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Racers edged the SIUE Cougars, 59-58, while the Colonels were beaten by the Belmont Bruins, 83-70.

The Racers forced 16 turnovers and held the Cougars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.420 (below their season average of 0.476). Eastern Kentucky, on the other hand, was en fuego from beyond the arc (13-25; 52.0 percent). Murray State was lifted by Jaiveon Eaves, who put up 21 points. Michael Moreno played a pivotal role for Eastern Kentucky with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Racers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Murray State won 102-70. Murray State’s effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Eastern Kentucky. The Racers had a rate of 0.689 while the Colonels posted a mark of 0.404. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Murray State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their upper-echelon offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Racers currently rank 29th in effective field goal percentage (0.539), while Eastern Kentucky ranks 284th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.516).

Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Murray State Racers Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Murray State, ATS Winner – Murray State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Murray State ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 280th (40.4).
  • The Colonels rank ninth in steals per game (9.2) while the Racers rank 201st (5.4).
  • Murray State ranks 72nd in blocks per game (3.8) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
  • The Colonels rank 41st in three pointers attempted per game (25.8) while the Racers rank 272nd (18.1).
  • Murray State ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Eastern Kentucky ranks 245th (15.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Colonels have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
  • The Racers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 10.9 for the season.