North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

Eastern Kentucky forward Devontae Blanton (10) runs the ball around Purdue guard Myles Colvin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in West Lafayette, IN. (AP Photo/Marc Lebryk)
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  • Eastern Kentucky is a -3.5 point favorite vs North Florida
  • Total (Over/Under): 171.5 points
  • North Florida / Eastern Kentucky TV channel: ESPN+

The North Florida Ospreys visit Baptist Health Arena to take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, KY.

Eastern Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The North Florida vs. Eastern Kentucky Over/Under is 171.5 total points.

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North Florida vs. Eastern Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
North Florida+3.5 -115O 171.5 -115+125
Eastern Kentucky -3.5 -105U 171.5 -105-150

North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts North Florida will win this college basketball game with 58.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

North Florida vs Eastern Kentucky Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Kentucky will cover the spread with 63.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • North Florida has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.25 Units / 41% ROI)
  • North Florida has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+11.60 Units / 71% ROI)
  • North Florida has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • North Florida has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+2.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • North Florida have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+12.61 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.01 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 has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Eastern Kentucky have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)

North Florida Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

North Florida has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.75 Units / 39.64% ROI
  • 11-2 when betting the Over for +8.8 Units / 61.54% ROI
  • 2-11 when betting the Under for -10.1 Units / -70.63% ROI

Eastern Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Kentucky has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.6 Units / 2.77% ROI
  • 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.28% ROI
  • 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.95 Units / -41.46% ROI

North Florida Offensive Stats & Trends:

North Florida has made 12.3 three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

North Florida made 12.0 three-pointers per game last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

North Florida has made 12.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

North Florida has a 25% free throw rate (254 free throw attempts/1,018 field goal attempts) this season — 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 14.0 offensive rebounds per game (210 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

Eastern Kentucky has a 25% free throw rate (250 free throw attempts/1,016 field goal attempts) this season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Kentucky is shooting 41% (422/1,016) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Eastern Kentucky is shooting 31% from three (139/442) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

North Florida Defensive Stats & Trends:

North Florida has allowed 85.6 points per game (1,284 points/15 games) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

North Florida forced 10.2 turnovers per game (315 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

North Florida has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (1,284 points/996 shots) this season — tied for 24th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

North Florida allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Eastern Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (335 rebounds/15 games) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Eastern Kentucky has averaged 9.4 steals per game (141 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Eastern Kentucky has 322 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th most among Atlantic Sun Teams

Eastern Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (414/907) this season — tied for 36th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%


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