Thursday’s contest that pits the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (6-7, 0-0 ASUN) versus the Central Arkansas Bears (4-9, 0-0 ASUN) at Farris Center has a projected final score of 78-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Eastern Kentucky, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Game time is at 8:30 PM ET on January 2.

According to our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky is projected to cover the point spread (3.5) against Central Arkansas. The two sides are projected to go under the 149.5 over/under.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Conway, Arkansas
• Venue: Farris Center
• Line: Eastern Kentucky -3.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Eastern Kentucky -172, Central Arkansas +138

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Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Eastern Kentucky 78, Central Arkansas 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Eastern Kentucky vs. Central Arkansas

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (-3.5)
• Pick OU: Under (149.5)

Eastern Kentucky has compiled a 6-5-0 record against the spread this season, while Central Arkansas is 6-4-0. The Colonels have an 8-3-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Bears have a record of 7-3-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams put up 148.7 points per game combined, 0.8 less than this matchup’s over/under. Over the past 10 games, Eastern Kentucky is 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall while Central Arkansas has gone 6-4 against the spread and 2-8 overall.

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Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels outscore opponents by 1.7 points per game (scoring 76.9 points per game to rank 146th in college basketball while allowing 75.2 per contest to rank 282nd in college basketball) and have a +22 scoring differential overall.
• Eastern Kentucky averages 34.8 rebounds per game (88th in college basketball) compared to the 35.7 of its opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky hits 9.5 three-pointers per game (56th in college basketball), 2.1 more than its opponents (7.4).
• The Colonels average 92.9 points per 100 possessions on offense (253rd in college basketball), and allow 90.9 points per 100 possessions (186th in college basketball).
• Eastern Kentucky has committed 3.7 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.8 (110th in college basketball play) while forcing 14.5 (42nd in college basketball).

Central Arkansas Performance Insights

• The Bears have been outscored by 5.4 points per game (posting 71.8 points per game, 272nd in college basketball, while conceding 77.2 per contest, 311th in college basketball) and have a -70 scoring differential.
• The 34.9 rebounds per game Central Arkansas accumulates rank 82nd in college basketball. Their opponents grab 34.7.
• Central Arkansas makes 3.7 fewer threes per game than the opposition, 8.8 (105th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 12.5.
• Central Arkansas has committed 11.4 turnovers per game (167th in college basketball), 1.4 fewer than the 12.8 it forces (130th in college basketball).

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