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Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Wichita State Shockers |
| Date | Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| Time | 5:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Charles Koch Arena |
| Location | Wichita, Kansas |
| Game type | Non-conference |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Home/Road split | Wichita State home: 6-3 |
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Line and Odds
| Market | Eastern Kentucky | Wichita State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-110) | -13.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +720 | -1200 |
| Total | Over 141.5 (-115) | Under 141.5 (-105) |
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Movement Matchup
At -13.5, Wichita State is priced to control the game, but this is still a number that can swing on pace and shot volume. Eastern Kentucky plays fast and launches threes, which can keep the underdog live if they’re converting early or getting extra possessions off rebounds.
The key spread range is 13–14. If this climbs, the value shifts toward Eastern Kentucky because a late-game slowdown, bench minutes, or a single cold stretch from the favorite can break a cover. On the total, 141.5 is a workable number for an over if Eastern Kentucky dictates tempo and Wichita State gets into the mid-to-high 70s.
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Breakdown Injury Reports
Eastern Kentucky
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | N/A | No major injuries reported | No expected rotation limitation |
Wichita State
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | N/A | No major injuries reported | No expected rotation limitation |
Eastern Kentucky Recent performance
Eastern Kentucky enters off a 62-59 win over Jacksonville State, a game that showed they can execute late and win a grinder. Turner Buttry led with 19 points, and Montavious Myrick’s 13 rebounds were the kind of possession advantage that matters against a bigger favorite.
The Colonels’ profile is built for volatility. They score 80.9 points per game and they’re one of the most active perimeter teams in the country, making 10.8 threes per game. If the threes are falling, they can trade points quickly and make a big spread uncomfortable.
Wichita State Recent performance
Wichita State is coming off an 84-73 win over Wofford with balanced production from Kenyon Giles (22), Dre Kindell (19), and Will Berg (15 points, seven rebounds). That balance matters because it reduces reliance on one scorer and makes it harder for an underdog to scheme one player out of the game.
At home (6-3), Wichita State has been steadier, and the rebounding profile (39.7 per game) suggests they can handle a team that tries to win with extra possessions. If the Shockers keep their turnover count controlled and finish defensive possessions, they’ll have the structure to build margin.
Betting Insights and Trends
This matchup is a tempo tug-of-war. Eastern Kentucky wants possessions and threes, while Wichita State is more comfortable playing efficient offense with fewer wasted trips. That’s why the spread and total are connected: if the game runs, Eastern Kentucky is more likely to cover and the over becomes more live.
The underdog path is straightforward. Hit enough threes to prevent Wichita State from separating, rebound well enough to avoid giving away the possession battle, and force the favorite to win by executing half-court offense for 40 minutes.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Best bet: Eastern Kentucky +13.5 (-110)
Projected score: Wichita State 79, Eastern Kentucky 74
The projection lands at 153, and Eastern Kentucky’s pace/three-point volume is the ingredient that can push this over even if Wichita State isn’t perfect offensively.
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