Monday’s game between the Jacksonville Dolphins (18-12, 12-6 ASUN) and Eastern Kentucky Colonels (18-13, 12-6 ASUN) going head to head at Swisher Gymnasium has a projected final score of 74-73 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Jacksonville, so expect a tight matchup. The game will begin at 7 p.m. ET on March 3.

According to our computer prediction, Eastern Kentucky projects to cover the 2.5-point spread in its matchup versus Jacksonville. The over/under is listed at 142.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky Game Info & Odds

• Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Jacksonville, Florida
• Venue: Swisher Gymnasium
• Line: Jacksonville -2.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Jacksonville -140, Eastern Kentucky +116

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Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Jacksonville 74, Eastern Kentucky 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Jacksonville vs. Eastern Kentucky

• Pick ATS: Eastern Kentucky (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)

Jacksonville has a 13-14-0 record against the spread this season compared to Eastern Kentucky, who is 15-14-0 ATS. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Dolphins are 14-13-0 and the Colonels are 20-9-0. The teams combine to score 150.4 points per game, 7.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, Jacksonville is 2-8 against the spread and 5-5 overall while Eastern Kentucky has gone 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Jacksonville Performance Insights

• The Dolphins’ +39 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.2 points per game (235th in college basketball) while giving up 70.9 per outing (147th in college basketball).
• Jacksonville is 84th in the nation at 33.5 rebounds per game. That’s 3.1 more than the 30.4 its opponents average.
• Jacksonville makes 7.5 three-pointers per game (196th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 36.3% from deep while its opponents hit 34.1% from long range.
• The Dolphins’ 91.8 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 284th in college basketball, and the 90.1 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 101st in college basketball.
• Jacksonville has committed 12.7 turnovers per game (313th in college basketball play) while forcing 12.7 (67th in college basketball).

Eastern Kentucky Performance Insights

• The Colonels put up 78.2 points per game (71st in college basketball) while allowing 75.2 per contest (281st in college basketball). They have a +94 scoring differential and outscore opponents by three points per game.
• The 34.2 rebounds per game Eastern Kentucky accumulates rank 66th in college basketball. Their opponents record 34.
• Eastern Kentucky hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (35th in college basketball) at a 34.5% rate (150th in college basketball), compared to the 7.9 per game its opponents make, at a 35.6% rate.
• Eastern Kentucky has come up on top in the turnover battle by 3.1 per game, committing 9.4 (28th in college basketball) while forcing 12.5 (82nd in college basketball).

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