Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Eastern Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Estero.

Eastern Kentucky vs Louisiana Tech Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Colonels and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on FloH, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and Louisiana Tech is favored by -10.5 at home against Eastern Kentucky.

Eastern Kentucky vs. Louisiana Tech Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
  • Where: Estero at Hertz Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 27th
  • Betting Odds LOUTCH -10.5, EKENT +415 | LOUTCH -580 O/U 140.5

Colonels Preview: Will the Colonels Exceed Expectations on the Road?

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Recent Game/Games

Eastern Kentucky pulled off a 77-72 road win over Southern Illinois on Tuesday. Entering the game as +4 point underdogs, the Colonels not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

After dominating the first half with a 48-22 lead, Eastern Kentucky allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring just 29. The total points for the game ended at 149, exactly matching the pre-game over/under line.

Colonels Offense Breakdown

Eastern Kentucky put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28.6% of their threes (8/28), but were solid inside, shooting 51.4% on two-point attempts (18/35). The Colonels also connected on 77.3% of their free throws, going 17/22 from the line.

Ali Dibba led the way with 26 points on 9/11 shooting, including 2/2 from three-point range. Kennard Davis Jr. added 21 points, though he hit just 1/6 from deep. Devontae Blanton contributed 17 points, while Mayar Wol and George Kimble III chipped in 14 and 13 points, respectively. Kimble also dished out 5 assists, while the team finished with just 9 assists overall.

Colonels Team Defense

Eastern Kentucky's defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 23 of 53 attempts. The Colonels allowed 17 two-point baskets on 34 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Eastern Kentucky held their opponents to 6 threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 20, shooting 74%. The Colonels allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Will the Louisiana Tech Defense Show Up at Home?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Louisiana Tech picked up a 65-62 win over Richmond on Tuesday, November 26th. The Bulldogs were -8 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 127, falling under the O/U line of 135.

After trailing 35-27 at halftime, Louisiana Tech turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 38 points while holding Richmond to 27.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

DeLonnie Hunt was the offensive standout for Louisiana Tech, scoring 26 points on 62.5% shooting in their last game. Kaden Cooper added 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field.

The Bulldogs shot 40.4% overall, with a 36% mark from three-point range, hitting 9 of 25 attempts. They connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18 from the line.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Louisiana Tech's defense put in a strong performance, holding their opponent to 62 points while allowing them to shoot 42% from the field. They were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent managed just 6 makes on 29 attempts, a 20% success rate.

Inside the arc, the opponent shot 64%, converting 18 of 28 two-point attempts. Louisiana Tech sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they hit 8, shooting 66%. The Bulldogs also limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 7 offensive rebounds.

Colonels vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Eastern Kentucky has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 77 points per game.
  • The Bulldogs are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Colonels have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-1-1.

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