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The North Alabama Lions (17-11, 9-6 ASUN) are 7.5-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (18-10, 11-4 ASUN) on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Alumni Coliseum McBrayer Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total is set at 151.5 in the matchup.
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How do I watch Colonels vs. Lions?
- Game Day: Saturday, February 18, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Richmond, Kentucky
- Arena: Alumni Coliseum McBrayer Arena
Betting Lines for Colonels vs. Lions
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | -7.5 | 151.5 |
Eastern Kentucky Betting Stats & Information
- Eastern Kentucky has been the moneyline favorite 11 times this season. They’ve gone 9-2 in those games.
- The Colonels have never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -333 or shorter.
- So far this season, the Colonels have compiled a 16-9-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 7.5-point underdogs this season, the Lions are 4-6 against the spread.
- Eastern Kentucky’s average point total in matchups this season is 150.7, 0.8 points below the over/under in this game.
North Alabama Betting Stats & Info
- This season, North Alabama has been the underdog 19 times and won nine, or 47.4%, of those games.
- The Lions have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +260 moneyline set for this game.
- The Lions are 14-10-1 against the spread this year.
- The Lions are 4-6 against the spread when an underdog by 7.5 points or more this season.
- North Alabama’s games this season have averaged a total of 148 points, 3.5 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
Eastern Kentucky vs. North Alabama Season Stat Comparison
| Eastern Kentucky Rank | Eastern Kentucky AVG | North Alabama AVG | North Alabama Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th | 78.4 | Points Scored | 75 | 103rd |
| 258th | 72.4 | Points Allowed | 73 | 275th |
| 20th | 36 | Rebounds | 31.2 | 220th |
| 7th | 11.7 | Off. Rebounds | 7 | 298th |
| 39th | 8.9 | 3pt Made | 7.4 | 181st |
| 33rd | 15.5 | Assists | 11.8 | 286th |
| 157th | 11.8 | Turnovers | 10.6 | 45th |
This Matchup’s Impact Players
Eastern Kentucky Colonels Leaders
- The scoring leader for the Colonels this season is Devontae Blanton, who averages 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
- Isaiah Cozart leads Eastern Kentucky in rebounding, averaging seven per game, while Tayshawn Comer leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 3.7 in each contest.
- Michael Moreno leads the Colonels in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.6 shots per game from beyond the arc.
North Alabama Lions Leaders
- Daniel Ortiz is the top scorer for the Lions with 13.9 points per game. He also tacks on 3.7 rebounds and one assist per game to his scoring output.
- Damien Forrest puts up a stat line of 6.6 rebounds, 7.9 points and 0.5 assists per game for North Alabama to take the top rebound spot on the team. KJ Johnson has the top spot for assists with 3.4 per game, adding 12.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per outing.
- Ortiz is the top scorer from distance for the Lions, hitting three threes per game.
