The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (10-12, 3-6 OVC) travel to SIUE to take on the Cougars (7-14, 3-6 OVC) in what should be a fast-paced game. The game is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
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In the Colonels’ last game, they were beaten by the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 67-66. One of Eastern Illinois’ biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 29 trips to the line, while Eastern Kentucky went 19 times. Eastern Kentucky’s Nick Mayo had a solid outing, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Cougars were victorious over the Morehead State Eagles in their last matchup, 83-76. SIUE’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Morehead State. The Cougars had a rate of 33.3 (above their season average of 30.6), while the Eagles posted a mark of 22.9 (below their season average of 30.1). Tyresse Williford was the game’s high scorer with 23 points on 6-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Cougars won the sole game against the Colonels last season, 85-82, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. SIUE had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.651 vs. 0.508). Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 20.2).
There could be plenty of transition action in this showdown that features two of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. SIUE ranks 34th in possessions per game (74.0) and Eastern Kentucky is second (82.2).
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Betting Notes:
Eastern Kentucky averages 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the NCAA. SIUE ranks 221st in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
The Colonels rank 41st in assists per game (15.7) while the Cougars rank 203rd (12.2).
Eastern Kentucky ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while SIUE ranks 145th (22.4).
The Colonels average 11.0 steals per game, which ranks first in the NCAA. The Cougars rank 120th in steals allowed per game (6.6).
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The Colonels’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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