Monday’s game features the Jacksonville Dolphins (16-12, 10-6 ASUN) and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (17-12, 11-5 ASUN) facing off at Swisher Gymnasium in what is expected to be a close matchup, with a projected 75-74 win for Jacksonville according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on February 24.

Based on our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 2.5. The two teams are projected to go under the 149.5 over/under.

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Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Jacksonville, Florida
• Venue: Swisher Gymnasium
• Line: Jacksonville -2.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jacksonville -152, Eastern Kentucky +126

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Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jacksonville 75, Eastern Kentucky 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (149.5)

Jacksonville’s record against the spread so far this season is 12-13-0, and Eastern Kentucky’s is 14-13-0. The Dolphins have gone over the point total in 13 games, while Colonels games have gone over 19 times. The teams combine to score 151.2 points per game, 1.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Jacksonville is 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall over its last 10 games, while Eastern Kentucky has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Jacksonville Performance Insights

• The Dolphins average 72.5 points per game (230th in college basketball) while giving up 71.5 per outing (170th in college basketball). They have a +28 scoring differential overall.
• The 33.3 rebounds per game Jacksonville averages rank 102nd in the country, and are 2.9 more than the 30.4 its opponents record per outing.
• Jacksonville makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (187th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.6. It shoots 36.7% from deep while its opponents hit 35% from long range.
• The Dolphins score 91.9 points per 100 possessions (281st in college basketball), while giving up 90.7 points per 100 possessions (122nd in college basketball).
• Jacksonville and its opponents have been relatively even in the turnover battle. The Dolphins commit 12.8 per game (314th in college basketball) and force 12.8 (72nd in college basketball play).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels are outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game, with a +93 scoring differential overall. They put up 78.7 points per game (64th in college basketball) and allow 75.5 per outing (286th in college basketball).
• Eastern Kentucky pulls down 34.4 rebounds per game (65th in college basketball), compared to the 34.3 of its opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky makes 2.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.8 (32nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.7.
• Eastern Kentucky has committed 3.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 9.3 (19th in college basketball) while forcing 12.4 (93rd in college basketball).

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