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North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks
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Eastern Kentucky (7-8) vs North Florida (7-8)
January 9, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Kentucky -3 — Over/Under: 170.5
The North Florida Ospreys and Eastern Kentucky Colonels meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Baptist Health Arena. Here’s a North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Pick.
North Florida Ospreys Betting Preview
The North Florida Ospreys lost to Austin Peay and Lipscomb, and they play Bellarmine, Central Aransas, and North Alabama next. The North Florida Ospreys are averaging 83.5 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 85.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Josh Harris is averaging 15.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Jasai Miles is averaging 14 points and 6.9 rebounds. Nate Lliteras is the third double-digit scorer and Liam Murphy is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The North Florida Ospreys are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The North Florida Ospreys are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.1 rebounds per game.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels beat Central Arkansas, lost to North Alabama, and they play Jacksonville, Austin Peay, and Bellarmine next. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are averaging 77.1 points on 41.5 percent shooting and allowing 76.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Devontae Blanton is averaging 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds, while George Kimble III is averaging 16.6 points and 3.7 assists. Jackson Holy is dishing 1.1 assists and Jordan Crawford is grabbing 1.4 rebounds. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are shooting 31.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.2 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win
- Eastern Kentucky has won 19 of its last 21 games against the ASUN Conference at Baptist Health Arena.
- North Florida has lost each of its last four road games.
- North Florida has lost the first half in seven of its last eight road games.
Why the North Florida Ospreys will win
- Eastern Kentucky has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
- Eastern Kentucky has lost the first half in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Eastern Kentucky’s last 14 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 167 or fewer points.
- Fifty-two of North Florida’s last 57 road games against the ASUN Conference have produced a total of 170 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Kentucky ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.4).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.7%).
- North Florida ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.3).
- North Florida ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.9).
North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Injury Report
Neither North Florida nor Eastern Kentucky have a player listed on its injury report.
North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction
The North Florida Ospreys are in rough shape, as they’ve not only lost four straight games, but they’ve allowed 90-plus points in all four games. One of those losses was when North Florida was a decent sized favorite against Austin Peay. It’s hard to get behind a team like that when they’re getting rocked defensively. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 3-1 SU at home, and we can’t ignore them nearly beating Louisville as a 21-point underdog. Eastern Kentucky push the pace offensively and should be able to take advantage of a struggling North Florida defense. I’ll lay the bucket with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at home.
