Wednesday’s game features the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (17-13, 11-6 ASUN) and the North Florida Ospreys (15-15, 8-9 ASUN) matching up at UNF Arena in what should be a competitive matchup, with a projected 81-79 win for Eastern Kentucky according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 26.

According to our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky is projected to cover the point spread (1.5) against North Florida. The two teams are projected to go under the 166.5 total.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. North Florida Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Jacksonville, Florida
• Venue: UNF Arena
• Line: Eastern Kentucky -1.5
• Point total: 166.5
• Moneyline (to win): Eastern Kentucky -110, North Florida -110

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Eastern Kentucky vs. North Florida Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Eastern Kentucky 81, North Florida 79

Spread & Total Prediction for Eastern Kentucky vs. North Florida

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (-1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (166.5)

Eastern Kentucky has compiled a 14-14-0 record against the spread this season, while North Florida is 13-15-0. The Colonels are 19-9-0 and the Ospreys are 21-7-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams put up 161.3 points per game combined, 5.2 fewer than this matchup’s total. Eastern Kentucky is 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 games, while North Florida has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels’ +89 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 2.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 77.9 points per game (80th in college basketball) while allowing 75 per contest (275th in college basketball).
• Eastern Kentucky is 60th in college basketball at 34.5 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.2 its opponents average.
• Eastern Kentucky connects on 9.7 three-pointers per game (32nd in college basketball) at a 34.3% rate (161st in college basketball), compared to the 7.7 per game its opponents make at a 35.1% rate.
• The Colonels rank 155th in college basketball by averaging 96.6 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 176th in college basketball, allowing 93 points per 100 possessions.
• Eastern Kentucky has won the turnover battle by three turnovers per game, committing 9.5 (30th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.5 (89th in college basketball).

North Florida Performance Insights

• The Ospreys are being outscored by 1.1 points per game, with a -35 scoring differential overall. They put up 83.4 points per game (15th in college basketball), and give up 84.5 per outing (363rd in college basketball).
• North Florida loses the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. It records 32.9 rebounds per game (131st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 37.6.
• North Florida hits 12.8 three-pointers per game (first in college basketball) while shooting 35.4% from deep (100th in college basketball). It is making 5.9 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.9 per game at 34.1%.
• North Florida has committed 10.8 turnovers per game (133rd in college basketball) while forcing 11 (223rd in college basketball).

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