Eastern Kentucky vs Queens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Eastern Kentucky vs Queens

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels square off against the Queens University Royals, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 1.

Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Eastern Kentucky and Queens might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 168.5 points at odds of -112.

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Eastern Kentucky Colonels were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 88-57 reverse against Wichita State Shockers.

Queens University Royals were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 106-65 reverse against Auburn Tigers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Eastern Kentucky beat Queens when the teams last met. It was a 86-80 (OT) scoreline. It’s been three Eastern Kentucky wins in the past 4 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Queens	5-8	1073	1157	-84	5-1	0-7	3L
Eastern Kentucky	3-9	906	966	-60	1-4	2-5	1L

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Eastern Kentucky vs Queens Prediction & Picks

Our Eastern Kentucky vs Queens tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Go for Under at -112. It might be defenses on top when these college rivals meet, with the 168.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Eastern Kentucky vs Queens stats:

• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Eastern Kentucky games.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Eastern Kentucky games on the road.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Eastern Kentucky games.
• The 168.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Queens games.

Under 168.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eastern Kentucky 78 - 86 Queens

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to Queens winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 86-78 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Eastern Kentucky vs Queens Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks make this game uncompetitive, with Queens University expected to comfortably win. Therefore, the Moneyline might not be available and it’s better to instead play the spread to assess the various options.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 167.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Under 167.5, then the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

Eastern Kentucky

-

Queens

-

Point Spread

Eastern Kentucky +4.5

-105

Queens -4.5

-115

Total Points

Under 167.5

-108

Over 167.5

-112

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Eastern Kentucky Stats

Queens University Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 168.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 174.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 168.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 168.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 168.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.80 pts and allowed 90.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.70 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

The ASUN	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Austin Peay	6-5	873	751	122	4-0	2-5	2W
Lipscomb	7-6	1062	984	78	5-0	2-6	1L
West Georgia	6-6	915	968	-53	4-2	2-4	1L
FGCU	6-7	1081	1046	35	5-3	1-4	1W
North Alabama	5-6	778	831	-53	3-1	2-5	2L
Bellarmine	5-7	940	948	-8	4-2	1-5	1L
Central Arkansas	5-8	992	964	28	5-1	0-7	1L
Jacksonville	5-8	988	984	4	3-1	2-7	3L
Queens	5-8	1073	1157	-84	5-1	0-7	3L
Stetson	4-9	894	1049	-155	4-1	0-8	1L
Eastern Kentucky	3-9	906	966	-60	1-4	2-5	1L
North Florida	2-11	1027	1173	-146	2-3	0-8	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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