Belmont Bruins vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels College Basketball Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels will hit the floor running against the away Belmont Bruins Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in this one found them listed as 10.5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Bruins was expected to move the line.

Belmont Bruins vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels sit at 8-15 (7-11-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Belmont Bruins are currently 17-6 (13-7-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Eastern Kentucky is 9-9-1 OU, and Belmont is 12-10 OU.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 230 (Eastern Kentucky) and the No. 8 (Belmont) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Belmont Bruins rank No. 195 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 34.17 per game. That compares with Eastern Kentucky’s No. 176 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Eastern Kentucky is college basketball's No. 196-ranked team at 6.83 per game, while the Belmont Bruins rate No. 4 with 11.35 per game.