- Eastern Kentucky is a -4.5 point favorite vs Central Arkansas
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Eastern Kentucky / Central Arkansas TV channel: ESPN+
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels visit Farris Center to take on the Central Arkansas Bears on Jan. 2. 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 -4.5 (-110).
The Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Eastern Kentucky | -4.5 -110 | O 149.5 -105 | -210 |
| Central Arkansas | +4.5 -110 | U 149.5 -115 | +170 |
Eastern Kentucky vs Central Arkansas Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Eastern Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 Eastern Kentucky will cover the spread with 58.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Eastern Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games (+17.86 Units / 32% ROI)
- Eastern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 17 away games (+9.50 Units / 49% ROI)
- Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.06 Units / 21% ROI)
- Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
- Eastern Kentucky have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
Central Arkansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Central Arkansas has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
- Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.55 Units / 11% ROI)
- Central Arkansas has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 27 games (+2.80 Units / 10% ROI)
- Central Arkansas has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Central Arkansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 games at home (+1.55 Units / 13% ROI)
Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Eastern Kentucky has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).
- 4-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 3.36% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.58% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units / -30.86% ROI
Central Arkansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Central Arkansas has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).
- 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.9 Units / -51.3% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Kentucky has averaged 1.14 points per shot (1,000 points/874 shots) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
Eastern Kentucky is shooting 42% (368/874) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Eastern Kentucky has a 24% free throw rate (210 free throw attempts/874 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Eastern Kentucky has averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (190 rebounds/13 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.6
Central Arkansas Offensive Stats & Trends:
Central Arkansas is shooting 41% (1,116/2,738) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Atlantic Sun Teams; League Avg: 44%
Central Arkansas is shooting 27% from three (115/419) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Central Arkansas is shooting 39% (329/836) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Central Arkansas has an eFG% of 46% this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%
Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Eastern Kentucky has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (280 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0
Eastern Kentucky has averaged 9.6 steals per game (125 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Eastern Kentucky has 306 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Atlantic Sun Teams
Eastern Kentucky has forced 14.8 turnovers per game (192 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6
Central Arkansas Defensive Stats & Trends:
Central Arkansas has allowed 12.5 made three-pointers per game this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
Central Arkansas has allowed 10.3 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
Central Arkansas has 325 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd most among Atlantic Sun Teams
Central Arkansas has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (454/1,222) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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