The Belmont Bruins (16-1) are heavily favored (-12) to continue a 13-game win streak when they host the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (12-4) at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Curb Event Center. The game airs on ESPNU. The matchup has an over/under set at 159.5 points.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | -12 | -110 | -110 | 159.5 | -110 | -112 | -835 | 560 |
Computer Picks
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky (+12) | Under (159.5) | Belmont 81 Eastern Kentucky 73 |
Total Facts
- In four of 17 games (23.5%) this year, the Bruins and their opponents have scored no less than this matchup’s over/under of 159.5 points.
- Eastern Kentucky and its opponents have added up to score more than 159.5 points in 43.8% of their matchups this season (seven of 16 chances).
- The two teams average a combined 7.6 more points per game (167.1) than this game’s over/under of 159.5 points.
- The Bruins and the Colonels have seen their opponents average a combined 15.0 fewer points per game than the over/under of 159.5 set for this game.
- The Bruins average point total in matchups this year is 154.3, 5.2 points less than the total in this game.
- Colonels games this season have averaged a total of 157.3 points, 2.2 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
Belmont Betting Information
- The Bruins have been strong against the spread this season, earning a 12-4 record.
- When favored by at least 12 points, the Bruins have fared well against the spread, putting up a 7-2 record.
- The Bruins have failed to combine with their opponents to reach the over/under just 5 times in 16 games this season.
Eastern Kentucky Betting Information
- Eastern Kentucky has a winning record against the spread, going 7-6 ATS (covering 53.8% of the time).
- The Colonels have fared well as a 12-point underdog, going 1-0 against the spread when they are at least 12-point underdogs.
- Eastern Kentucky and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their games this season — 8 of 13 (61.5%).
Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2020 | Belmont | -13 | 156 | -1039 | +635 | Conference Tournament | 60-50 BELM |
| 2/22/2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Regular Season | 83-70 BELM |
| 1/16/2020 | Belmont | -19 | 157 | -3312 | +1275 | Regular Season | 87-56 BELM |
Belmont Leaders
- The leader in rebounds and assists for the Bruins is Grayson Murphy, who pulls down 7.5 boards and administers 5.1 assists per game to go with a 10.5 PPG scoring average.
- Nick Muszynski is the Bruins scoring leader, averaging 15.3 points per game. He adds 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
- Luke Smith contributes the bulk of the Bruins’ three-point shooting production. He makes 2.8 threes per game to pace the squad.
- Murphy is the Bruins leader in steals, averaging 2.3 steals per game, while Muszynski leads them in blocks with 1.5 per contest.
Eastern Kentucky Leaders
- Tre King averages 16.2 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the Colonels, enough to make him the leading scorer and rebounder on the squad.
- The Colonels’ top assist machine is Wendell Green Jr. with a stat line of 5.5 assists, 15.1 points, and 3.3 rebounds per game.
- Michael Moreno leads his teammates on the Colonels with 2.2 made threes per outing.
- The Colonels’ leader in steals is King with 1.9 per game, and Tariq Balogun is their leader in blocks with 1.3 per game.
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