Ball State Cardinals vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cardinals versus the Colonels? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FloH. The game will be played at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Eastern Kentucky is favored by -2.5 at home against Ball State.
BALL STATE CARDINALS VS EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels -2.5
This game will be played at Hertz Arena at 12:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Colonels.
- Not only will Eastern Kentucky pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Cardinals Lock in a Win at Estero?
Ball State Cardinals Recent Game/Games
Ball State fell to the Detroit Titans 70-59 on Wednesday, November 20th, in a home game where they were -11 favorites. The Cardinals not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 32-27 at halftime, Ball State allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 129 fell short of the O/U line of 143.5.
Ball State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 38.6%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they hit only 5 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 20% from beyond the arc.
Inside the arc, the Cardinals were more efficient, shooting 63.2% on two-point attempts. They also made 20 of 30 free throws, shooting 66.7% from the line. Orlando Lovejoy led the team with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jared Lary added 15 points, hitting 3 of 4 from three-point range.
Ball State’s defense held their opponent to 70 points, with a solid effort on the perimeter, limiting them to just 5 made threes on 25 attempts (20%). Overall, the Cardinals allowed a 38% shooting performance (17/44) from the field.
Inside the arc, Ball State’s opponent shot 63%, converting 12 of 19 two-point attempts. The Cardinals sent them to the line 30 times, where they made 20 free throws (66%). Ball State gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Taking a Look at the Colonels Chances at Home
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games
Eastern Kentucky picked up an 86-66 road win over Chicago State on Tuesday, November 19th. The Colonels, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points reached 152, surpassing the O/U line of 148.5.
EKU led 47-34 at halftime and maintained control in the 2nd half, outscoring the Cougars 39-32 to secure the win.
Eastern Kentucky put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 46.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.3%. They connected on 11 of 30 three-point attempts, hitting 36.7% from deep, while struggling at the free-throw line, making just 5 of 12 attempts (41.7%).
The Colonels dished out 25 assists and grabbed 16 offensive rebounds. Gabe Spinelli and Jackson Holt each scored 15 points, with Holt knocking down 3 threes. Yvens Paul was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5 and adding 7 rebounds.
Eastern Kentucky’s defense held their opponent to 66 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% on 24 of 61 shooting. They limited two-point shots to 15 of 36, or 41%.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky’s opponent went 9 of 25, shooting 36%. They also sent them to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%. The Colonels gave up 6 offensive rebounds.