Eastern Illinois vs Kentucky Prediction 11/14/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Eastern Illinois vs Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 14th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview

The Eastern Illinois Panthers are 1-2 this season after they lost to Notre Dame by a score of 78-58 in their last game. Eastern Illinois trailed 31-28 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the second half to let the game slip away. The Panthers shot 38.9% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Eastern Illinois was out rebounded by a total of 40-24, recorded eight assists, and committed 11 turnovers in the loss. Kooper Jacobi led EIU with 20 points and three rebounds, while Preston Turner added 14 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that game, Eastern Illinois defeated Nicholls by a score of 65-57, but lost to Valpo by a score of 66-63 before that. The Panthers have scored 62.0 points per game with 36.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Zion Fruster is averaging 16.0 points and 4.7 assists per game, while Cooper Jacobi is averaging 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game for the Panthers. Eastern Illinois is shooting 38.2% from the field, 79.2% on free throws, and 27.1% on three pointers this season. 

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats are 2-1 this year after they lost to Louisville by a score of 96-88 in their last game. Kentucky trailed 53-46 at halftime and was outscored 43-42 in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 47.1% from the field, 35.3% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Kentucky won the rebounding battle by a total of 42-40, recorded 14 assists, and committed 14 turnovers in the loss. Denzel Aberdeen led Kentucky with 26 points and seven rebounds, while Collin Chandler added 12 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that game, Kentucky defeated Valpo by a score of 107-59 and Nicholls by a score of 77-51. The Wildcats have scored 90.7 points per game with 47.7 rebounds and 20.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.7 points against per game this season. Denzel Aberdeen is averaging 16.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Collin Chandler is averaging 13.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kentucky is shooting 49.5% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kentucky Wildcats will win

• Kentucky has won each of its last 11 games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
• Eastern Illinois has lost each of its last seven Friday road games.
• Eastern Illinois has lost the first half in each of its last seven Friday night road games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Eastern Illinois’ last 12 night games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
• Fifteen of Kentucky’s last 18 games against non-Conference opponents at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center have produced a total of 153+ points.

Eastern Illinois vs Kentucky Prediction 

Kentucky comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after that loss against Louisville, where their offense played well, but the defense couldn’t buy a stop. Eastern Illinois just lost by 20 points to Notre Dame and they are shooting just 38.2% from the field. The Panthers won’t be able to keep pace in this game and while Kentucky struggles to defend good teams, they won’t have any issues clamping down in this one. This is a huge number, but I am going to lay the points with the home team.

David Racey's Pick: Kentucky -39.5