The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are set to play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a regular season college basketball game. This non-conference encounter will take place at the McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, Georgia. Both teams come into the game with a 2-0 record.
Eastern Kentucky has shown strong performance at home, winning both games decisively. Players like Shadrak Lasu and Yvens Paul have been key contributors, with notable performances in recent games. Their offensive efficiency will be critical as they play their first away game of the season.
Georgia Tech has also started the season with two home wins. Nasir Whitlock and Kam Craft have been standout players, making significant impacts in the early part of the season. The Yellow Jackets will look to maintain their winning momentum in front of the home crowd.
Georgia Tech vs Eastern Kentucky At a Glance
- Game Location: McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta, GA
- Game Date & Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC
- Eastern Kentucky Record: 2-0 in the 2027 Regular Season
- Georgia Tech Record: 2-0 in the 2027 Regular Season
- Game Odds: Georgia Tech -16.5, Eastern Kentucky +1173 on the money line
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Key Insights for the Upcoming Game
Offensive Overview
Georgia Tech scores 85 points per game. They have a tempo that gives them 75.2 possessions per game, placing them in a good position to score often.
The team takes 58 field goal attempts per game. Their shooting percentage is 45.7%, showing they are somewhat efficient when they do shoot.
Scoring Breakdown
The Yellow Jackets make 25.5 free throws per game. They attempt 36 free throws, which is among the highest in the league, demonstrating their ability to get to the line.
Georgia Tech struggles from beyond the arc, making only 6.5 three-pointers per game. Their three-point percentage is low at 28.3%.
Defensive Highlights
On the defensive end, Georgia Tech averages 5.5 steals per game. They need to work on limiting their turnovers, as they average 16.5 per game.
Blocking shots isn't their strength, with just 4.5 blocks per game. They commit 24.5 fouls per game, which is an area for potential improvement.
Key Players
Nasir Whitlock leads the team with 16.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. His shooting percentage stands at 36.4%.
Colby Garland contributes 13.5 points and 5 assists per game. Kam Craft adds 11.5 points and 4 rebounds per game, shooting 47.4% from the field.
Injury Concerns
Cole Kirouac is questionable with an undisclosed injury. Moustapha Diop is also uncertain to play due to an undisclosed injury.
Betting Trends
- SU All Games: 2-0 (100.0%)
- ATS All Games: 1-1 (50.0%)
- O/U All Games: 1-1 (50.0%)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels: A Look at the Upcoming Game
Offensive Power
The Eastern Kentucky Colonels have a strong offense, scoring an average of 105.5 points per game. They rank 6th in points per game and field goal attempts per game. Their effective field goal percentage stands at 58.1.
Their ability to score from inside the arc is noteworthy with a 2PT percentage of 67.5. This places them 16th in the nation. They attempt a high number of three-pointers but hit only 32% of them.
Defensive Challenges
Defensively, Eastern Kentucky struggles with steals, ranking 341st with 9.0 per game. They also allow 6.0 blocks per game, ranking them 447th. However, they manage to keep fouls low at 12.0 per game.
The Colonels have room to improve on turnovers as they average 12.0 per game. This ranks them 157th. Their defensive efforts might need to focus more on these areas.
Key Players to Watch
Jackson Holt, a guard, contributes an average of 12.5 points per game. He shoots at a rate of 52.9% from the field. Yvens Paul also averages 12.5 points and leads in rebounds with 9.0 per game.
Justin McCarter adds depth with 12.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. His shooting percentage is an impressive 73.3%. Josh Lowe supports with 10.5 points and 6.5 rebounds.
Recent Performances
Eastern Kentucky's recent game against Midway Eagles resulted in a significant win, with a score of 106-68. In another game, they defeated Kentucky Christian Knights 105-54. These performances highlight their offensive strength.
Yvens Paul was perfect from the field against Midway, scoring 15 points. Josh Lowe contributed 12 points in that game. Against Kentucky Christian, Justin McCarter had a solid outing with 12 points.
Team Betting Trends
- ? Straight Up Last 3: 2-0 (100.0%)
- ? Straight Up Last 5: 2-0 (100.0%)
- ? Straight Up Last 10: 2-0 (100.0%)
- ? Straight Up All Games: 2-0 (100.0%)
Georgia Tech vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction: Over 162.5
Eastern Kentucky has an impressive offensive game. They average 105.5 points per game, which ranks them sixth. Their high-scoring ability will push the total upwards.
Georgia Tech scores 85 points per game. Their ability to get to the free-throw line aids in raising their scoring total. Both teams' offensive skills will result in a high-scoring game.
With both teams having solid offenses, the game should see many points. Eastern Kentucky's fast-paced play will increase possessions. Georgia Tech's free-throw attempts will add to the score.
Expect a game with a lot of scoring opportunities. The offensive stats suggest a high total score. The prediction points towards the over.
- Georgia Tech vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction: Over 162.5
- Georgia Tech vs Eastern Kentucky Score: Georgia Tech 94 - Eastern Kentucky 84
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