Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Troy Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/1/24
Betting on today’s Colonels and Trojans game? Catch the action at Trojan Arena in Troy, AL, as the Trojans hosts this showdown at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 147.5 points, and Troy is favored by -6.5 against Eastern Kentucky in a non-conference matchup.
EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS VS TROY TROJANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Kentucky Colonels +6.5
This game will be played at Trojan Arena at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 1st.
WHY BET THE EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.
- Even though we have Troy winning straight-up, we like Eastern Kentucky at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will Eastern Kentucky Shock Everyone at Trojan Arena?
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games
Eastern Kentucky fell 78-69 to Louisiana Tech on Wednesday. The Colonels were +7.5 point underdogs on the road and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 141.
EKU led 35-34 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring 34 points while allowing 44 to the Bulldogs.
Eastern Kentucky’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they connected on 81.8% of their free throws, going 9-for-11 from the line.
George Kimble III led the way with 21 points, hitting 5 of 11 threes, while Daniel Batcho was efficient inside, shooting 8-for-10 and grabbing 8 rebounds. Devontae Blanton also contributed 17 points and 5 assists, and Amaree Abram added 8 rebounds and 3 assists to go along with his 14 points.
Eastern Kentucky’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 78 points on 53% shooting from the field. The Colonels had a tough time containing their opponent inside, allowing them to hit 61% of their two-point attempts (25/41).
From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky held their opponent to 33% shooting, with just 5 made threes on 15 attempts. However, they sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 13 free throws. The Colonels also allowed 10 offensive rebounds.
Will the Trojans Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Troy Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 72-68 home loss to Merrimack on Friday. Troy came into the game as -10.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 140, going over the pre-game O/U line of 134.
Troy found themselves trailing 43-32 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the second half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 36. Despite the stronger second half, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Devon Savage’s 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 7-of-9 from three, led Troy’s offense in their last game. Adam Clark added 20 points and 7 assists, hitting both of his three-point attempts.
Troy shot 45.8% from the field, with a 50% effective field goal percentage. They struggled from three, hitting just 5-of-19 attempts (26.3%), but were strong inside, shooting 58.6% on two-pointers. The Trojans also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and shot 63.3% from the free-throw line, making 19-of-30 attempts.
Even with Troy allowing 72 points, they managed to hold their opponent to 45% shooting from the field. The Trojans gave up 17 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, resulting in a 58% shooting performance inside the arc.
From three-point range, Troy’s defense limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% success rate. The Trojans also sent the other team to the free-throw line 30 times, where they converted 19 for 63%.