The Panthers and Colonels are set to face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Colonels will host the game at Baptist Health Arena in Richmond, KY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with the Colonels being the favored team playing at home against the Panthers.
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS VS EASTERN KENTUCKY COLONELS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Prairie View A&M Panthers +11
This game will be played at Baptist Health Arena at 12:00 ET on Tuesday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M PANTHERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Colonels.
- Even though we have Eastern Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Prairie View A&M at +11.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Will the Panthers Defense Show Up on the Road?
Prairie View A&M comes into this game with a 2-2 record after defeating UT Martin 78-66 in their previous contest. In their last ten games on the road, which includes last year, Prairie View A&M has gone 4-6. As of now, Prairie View A&M holds a 2-2 record against the spread leading into today’s matchup. Taking into account their previous ten games, which includes those from the previous season, Prairie View A&M is 5-3-1 ATS.
Prairie View A&M’s games have, on average, featured 144 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-2-0. Their average over/under line is currently 143.5 points so far. The Panthers’ last five games have finished with a combined 74 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.
The Panthers’ offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74.2 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Panthers have a season-long field goal percentage of 40%, ranking 352nd nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 316th in terms of percentage and 372nd in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Prairie View A&M defense is giving up an average of 72.0 points per contest. Prairie View A&M’s three-point defense is currently 16th in the country at 4.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 34.2% of their shots vs. Prairie View A&M.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Colonels?
After one game, Eastern Kentucky has a record of 0-1. In their previous five home games, Eastern Kentucky is 3-2, which includes last year. Eastern Kentucky has a current ATS record of 0-1 going into today’s game. Taking into account the last three games, which includes last year, Eastern Kentucky has a 0-1 ATS record and an average scoring margin of +25.
Eastern Kentucky has started the season with an over/under mark of 0-1-0 after one game, after going 11-19-0 last season. The Colonels’ last five games have finished with a combined 95 points per game and an over/under record of 1-2.
Against UT Martin, the Eastern Kentucky had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 105 points per game. They scored 74 points and posted a field goal percentage of 36.7% in the game. Leland Walker led the scoring for the Colonels, contributing 21 points. Additionally, Isaiah Cozart chipped in with 13 points.
At this time, the Colonels’ defense is positioned 140th in the country, permitting 75.7 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 3.7 threes per game vs. Prairie View A&M. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 14.1%.