Eastern Kentucky (14-11) vs West Georgia (4-21)
February 13, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Kentucky -14.5 — Over/Under: 152.5
In this article, we will formulate a West Georgia vs Eastern Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 13th at Baptist Health Arena in Richmond, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
West Georgia Wolves Betting Preview
The West Georgia Wolves are 4-21 (2-10) this year after they lost to North Alabama by a score of 78-61 in their last game. West Georgia trailed 35-24 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Wolves shot 37.7% from the field, 18.2% on three-pointers, and 57.9% on free throws in the game. Kolten Griffin led West Georgia with 17 points and six rebounds, while Demetrus Johnson II added 13 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wolves lost to Lipscomb by a score of 76-67 and Queens by a score of 87-68. West Georgia has lost eight of their last nine games and they are currently second to last in the ASUN standings with a 2-10 record. West Georgia has scored 68.9 points per game and they have allowed 78 points per game, while also averaging 32.8 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Shelton Williams-Dryden led West Georgia with 16.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Kyric Davis is averaging 9.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. West Georgia is shooting 43.3% from the field, 68.4% on free throws, and 29.7% on three-pointers this season.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are 14-11 (8-4) this season after they defeated Stetson by a score of 83-58 in their last game. Eastern Kentucky led 36-25 at halftime and added 47 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Colonels shot 43.5% from the field, 39.4% on three-pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Devontae Blanton led Eastern Kentucky with 22 points and seven assists, while Jackson Holt added 22 points and one rebound in the game.
Prior to that win, the Colonels defeated FGCU by a score of 92-74 and Austin Peay by a score of 88-82. Eastern Kentucky has won five games in a row and they are currently tied for fifth in the ASUN standings. Eastern Kentucky has scored 78.5 points per game and they have allowed 76.0 points per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game this season. George Kimble III is averaging 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, while Devontae Blanton is averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 34% on three-pointers this season.
Why Eastern Kentucky will beat West Georgia
- West Georgia has lost eight of its last nine games against the ASUN Conference.
- Eastern Kentucky has won each of its last five games.
- West Georgia has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against the ASUN Conference.
West Georgia vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction
Eastern Kentucky comes into this matchup looking for their sixth win in a row and they will have the home-court advantage in this contest. The Colonels are only shooting 42% from the field this year, but they have scored at least 80 points in five straight games. West Georgia has been one of the worst teams in the ASUN so far this year and they have lost four games in a row. The Wolves are shooting 43.3% from the field this season and they have allowed 75+ points in all four losses. Neither team has played very strong defense this year and I think we are going to see a higher-scoring game, so take the over here.