Jacksonville vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks

Eastern Kentucky (8-8) vs Jacksonville (8-7)

Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm (Baptist Health Arena)

Betting Odds: Eastern Kentucky -1.5 -- Over/Under: 146 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN+

In this article, we will formulate a Jacksonville vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the EKU Alumni Coliseum. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Dolphins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Colonels’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Jacksonville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Eastern Kentucky

-Recent betting trends in games played between Jacksonville and Eastern Kentucky

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Dolphins and Colonels.

Jacksonville Dominated the Last Game

Jacksonville has been up and down this season but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Jacksonville scored 74 points against Bellarmine and the defense gave up only 59 points on the way to the victory. At halftime, they were up 38-28 and they never looked back on the way to the win. Robert McCray V had a strong game, putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Jakari Spence put up 12 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Austin Peay, they were able to secure a 68-44 victory. 

Jacksonville is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 288th in the league while the defense is ranked 187th. They are shooting 33.8 percent from behind the three-point line which is 185th in the league. 

Eastern Kentucky Pulled it Out

Eastern Kentucky was able to pull it out late against North Florida but they were able to secure the 79-74. In the second half, they scored 45 points and that was able to secure the victory. George Kimble III had a huge game putting up 26 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Two games ago against North Alabama, Eastern Kentucky scored 67 points, but the defense gave up 88 points in that game, and that led to the defeat. 

Eastern Kentucky is averaging 77.2 points while their defense is giving up 77.2 points while their defense is giving up 67.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 135th in the league while the defense is ranked 306th. They are averaging 67.3 field goal attempts per game which is 3rd in the league. This is a team that likes to push the pace. George Kimble III is averaging 17.2 points while shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Eastern Kentucky Will Beat Jacksonville

  • Eastern Kentucky has won 20 of its last 22 home games against the ASUN Conference.
  • Jacksonville has lost each of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
  • Jacksonville has lost the first half in each of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.

Jacksonville vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction

Give me Eastern Kentucky here. Eastern Kentucky is averaging 77.2 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Jacksonville’s defense is giving up 71.3 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Eastern Kentucky might not score 77.2 points per game, but they are going to score enough to cruise to the victory. Back Eastern Kentucky against the spread. 

Shane’s Pick Eastern Kentucky -1.5

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