Eastern Kentucky vs Louisville Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/28/24

In this article we will formulate an Eastern Kentucky vs Louisville prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 28th at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 6-6 this year after they lost to Jacksonville State by a score of 91-80 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky was tied at 33 at halftime, but they allowed 58 points in the second half for the loss. The Colonels shot 39.4% from the field, 23.3% on three pointers, and 89.5% on free throws in the game. Devontae Blanton led EKU with 36 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Colonels defeated Eastern Illinois by a score of 81-66, but did lose to Pittsburgh by a score of 96-56 before that. Eastern Kentucky has scored 77 points per game and they have allowed 75 points against per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Devontae Blanton is averaging 16.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while EKU is shooting 41.9% from the field, 66.5% on free throws, and 31.8% on three pointers this year. 

Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview

The Louisville Cardinals are 7-5 this season after they defeated Florida State by a score of 90-76 in their last game. Louisville led 36-34 at halftime and added 54 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Cardinals shot 50.9% from the field, 51.7% on three pointers, and 82.6% on free throws in the game. Reyne Smith led Louisville with 27 points and one assist in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Cardinals lost to Kentucky by a score of 93-85, but did beat UTEP by a score of 77-74 before that. Louisville has scored 78 points per game and they have allowed 71.3 points against per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Chucky Hepburn is averaging 15.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, while Louisville is shooting 43.3% from the field, 71.7% on free throws, and 29.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why Louisville will beat Eastern Kentucky 

• Eastern Kentucky has lost nine of its last 10 day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Louisville has won each of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Eastern Kentucky vs Louisville Prediction 

Louisville comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games and they have played a very difficult schedule recently, losing to Kentucky, Duke, and Ole Miss over the last few weeks. The Cardinals are shooting just 43.3% from the field, but they are scoring 78 points per game. Eastern Kentucky has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, which includes a 40-point loss against Pittsburgh. The Colonels are shooting 41.9% from the field and their defense is allowing 75 points against per game this year. Louisville is the much better team in this matchup and I think they are going to score 90+ points, so take the Cardinals at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Louisville -19.5