| MATCHUP | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | Lipscomb Bisons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-16 | 15-10 |
| Spread | +6.5 -110 | -6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +205 | -250 |
| Total | Over 161.5 (-105) | Under 161.5 (-115) |
| Where | Allen Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels and the Lipscomb Bisons meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Allen Arena in Nashville. Here’s an Eastern Kentucky vs Lipscomb prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Eastern Kentucky vs Lipscomb pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview
Eastern Kentucky managed to get a win in their first game this year then hit a seven-game losing streak afterward. The Colonels would look better in the next four games with three more victories, but then fell to Wichita State, Queens U and West Georgia in the next three. After wins over North Alabama and Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky hit a 1-5 run with a lone victory over Bellarmine. After two more wins EKU sits at 9-16 overall.
In the Stetson matchup last weekend, the Colonels were sitting in the locker room with a 48-48 tie on their hands. Eastern Kentucky hit a 52-40 run in the second half though, eventually powering out the 100-88 win on their home floor. Tops in scoring was Juan Crawford with 23 points, four assists and three rebounds, while MJ Williams added 22 points and seven assists.
Lipscomb Bisons Beting Preview
Over on the Lipscomb side, they Lipscomb went just 1-4 to start the year. The Bisons won eight of the next 11 games though, losing only to Duke, Cincinnati and Stetson in that time. After that came a 6-3 run with wins over Florida Gulf Coast, Bellarmine, Austin Peay, Stetson and North Florida. Over 25 games so far that makes for a 15-10 overall record in the books.
In the Central Arkansas matchup on Saturday the Bisons were trailing significantly at the break 45-33. Lipscomb got mildly better in the second half on a 45-41 run but still ended up losing at home 86-78. Grant Asman put up 25 points with three rebounds and one assist while Ross Candelino had 13 points and five rebounds over 31 minutes of work in the losing effort.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels @ Lipscomb Bisons Betting Trends: February 11, 2026
Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win
- Lipscomb has won 19 of its last 20 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has lost each of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win
- Lipscomb has lost seven of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has won three of its last four night games against Lipscomb.
- Lipscomb has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Eastern Kentucky vs Lipscomb Prediction
I’ll lean toward Eastern Kentucky but you could call this one either way. The Colonels got past Stetson this weekend thanks to 54 percent shooting from the field, 84.6 percent (22-of-26) at the line, a 38-26 edge on points in the paint and just seven turnovers. Eastern Kentucky has been scoring great lately, but they’re also giving up a ton of points on the other side: 76 or more in six straight outings.
As for Lipscomb, they couldn’t handle Central Arkansas on Saturday. Most of that was due to a 42-24 deficit on points in the paint and 15 turnovers for the Bisons. Lipscomb has given up a lot of points lately themselves: 86 or more in three straight. This one could end up as a high total.