Eastern Kentucky vs Central Arkansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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  • Eastern Kentucky (4-8) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas (9-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Eastern Kentucky / Central Arkansas TV channel: ESPN+

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (4-8) visit Farris Center to take on the Central Arkansas Bears (9-6) on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Conway, AR.

Eastern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Eastern Kentucky-7.5 -105O 151.5 -110-275
Central Arkansas +7.5 -115U 151.5 -110+220

Eastern Kentucky vs Central Arkansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Eastern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Eastern Kentucky vs Central Arkansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Central Arkansas will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 14 away games (+0.85 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 25 games (+4.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Central Arkansas have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 4-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 3-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.55 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Under for +3.6 Units / 0% ROI

Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Central Arkansas has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units / 0% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 0% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has 652 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky is shooting 66% from the free throw line (585/890) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Eastern Kentucky has a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 48%

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 79.4 points per game (4,127 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.4

Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has averaged 1.15 points per shot (3,495 points/3,043 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 52%

Central Arkansas is shooting 48% from inside the arc (699/1,452) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 53%

Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 48% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 7.9 steals per game (411 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Eastern Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (147/376) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Kentucky has 411 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has allowed 74.8 points per game (3,889 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Central Arkansas has 338 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Central Arkansas has allowed 79.7 points per game (3,825 points/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Central Arkansas has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (1,298 points/1,022 shots) this season — tied for 30th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Central Arkansas has allowed 9.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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