10* Eastern Kentucky (7:00 ET): Eastern Kentucky’s maiden season in the Atlantic Sun Conference (they were formerly in the Ohio Valley Conference) has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start. The Colonels are 0-4 SU/ATS in league play and what’s shocking about that is the fact they were favored in all four games! Almost every game has been close and tonight is a spot where I figure EKU is set to get back on track. They are hosting a Lipscomb team that’s lost three in a row and is just 8-11 SU on the season.

Now EKU is only 8-10 SU, but this number set by the oddsmakers really “speaks volumes” doesn’t it? The Colonels’ record really should be a whole lot better as they are 0-5 SU in games decided by five points or less. The first season in a new conference can be tough, but what is killing EKU right now is that they are shooting just 37.4% vs. A-Sun opponents. You’ve got to figure that number will improve, while at the same time they won’t be letting teams shoot 50.9% against them. At home, the Colonels are averaging 86.1 PPG while allowing only 67.7.

Lipscomb has shot 52.8% so far in conference play, yet is only 1-3 SU in those four games, which should tell you something about how poorly they play defense. The Bisons are giving up over 80 PPG for the year and the last four road games have seen them allow 88, 93, 95 and 97! This is the first ever trip to Richmond, KY for Lipscomb and it doesn’t figure to go well. Look for the home team to record its first ever A-Sun victory! 10* Eastern Kentucky