Eastern Kentucky vs Pittsburgh Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/11/24

In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Kentucky vs Pittsburgh prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 11th at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 5-4 this year after they defeated Camp-Harrod by a score of 98-62 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky led 54-35 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half in the win. The Colonels shot 43.2% from the field, 41.2% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. George Kimble III led Eastern Kentucky with 23 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Colonels lost to Troy by a score of 84-74 and Louisiana Tech by a score of 78-69. Eastern Kentucky has scored 78.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game this season. Devontae Blanton is averaging 16.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42.9% from the field, 64.1% on free throws, and 31.4% on three-pointers this year. Eastern Kentucky will meet Eastern Illinois, Jacksonville State, Louisville, Central Arkansas, and North Alabama after this game.

Pittsburgh Panthers Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Panthers are 8-2 this season after they defeated Virginia Tech by a score of 64-59 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 36-28 at halftime, but they held VT to only 23 points in the second half in the win. The Panthers shot 41.1% from the field, 21.4% on three-pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Jaland Lowe led Pittsburgh with 19 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Panthers lost to Mississippi State by a score of 90-57 but did beat Ohio State before that. Pittsburgh has scored 80.2 points per game and they have allowed 68.1 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Jaland Lowe is averaging 17.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while Pittsburgh is shooting 46.8% from the field, 76.9% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Eastern Kentucky will cover

• Eastern Kentucky has won four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Pittsburgh has lost the first half in four of its last five games.

Eastern Kentucky vs Pittsburgh Prediction 

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they have faced five teams from a power conference in a row. Eastern Kentucky has lost two of their last three games and they are only shooting 42.9% from the field this season. The Colonels have only faced one solid team this year, which was a 75-62 loss against Clemson. I do think Pittsburgh will win this game rather easily, but I also think they could be sluggish coming into this game after their recent stretch of opponents. Take the points with Eastern Kentucky here.