Halftime Report
N. Kentucky is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Eastern Kentucky 39-27.
If N. Kentucky keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 7-5 in no time. On the other hand, Eastern Kentucky will have to make due with a 4-6 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
N. Kentucky Norse @ Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Current Records: N. Kentucky 6-5, Eastern Kentucky 4-5
How To Watch
What to Know
N. Kentucky has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 4:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Baptist Health Arena. Eastern Kentucky took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on N. Kentucky, who comes in off a win.
N. Kentucky scored the most points they’ve had all season to find success on Thursday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 94-59 victory over the Patriots. That 94-59 margin sets a new team best for N. Kentucky this season.
Meanwhile, the Colonels couldn’t handle the Ragin Cajuns on Wednesday and fell 73-62. The result shouldn’t come as a shock considering that’s the fewest points Eastern Kentucky has scored all season.
The Norse now have a winning record of 6-5. As for the Colonels, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 4-5.
N. Kentucky is hoping to beat the odds on Sunday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss.
N. Kentucky skirted past Eastern Kentucky 64-61 in their previous meeting back in December of 2022. The rematch might be a little tougher for N. Kentucky since the squad won’t have the home-court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Odds
Eastern Kentucky is a 3-point favorite against N. Kentucky, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Colonels as a 2-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 143.5 points.
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Series History
N. Kentucky has won 3 out of their last 5 games against Eastern Kentucky.
- Dec 14, 2022 – N. Kentucky 64 vs. Eastern Kentucky 61
- Dec 18, 2021 – Eastern Kentucky 81 vs. N. Kentucky 68
- Dec 08, 2019 – N. Kentucky 76 vs. Eastern Kentucky 57
- Dec 08, 2018 – Eastern Kentucky 76 vs. N. Kentucky 74
- Dec 10, 2017 – N. Kentucky 91 vs. Eastern Kentucky 63
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