Cal Irvine at Eastern Kentucky

The Anteaters were humiliated by Texas-San Antonio by double-digits last time on the floor. They definitely have missed the three-point shooting of Brett Lauer. The Anteaters have connected on just 16 of 52 for 30%, but the key is just 13 attempts a game. Teams are going to play the paint, take away the lane and force them to hit some jumpers, and until they prove they can, there will be some long nights. The Colonels are facing similar issues with the departure of sharp shooting Mike Rose, who connected on 48% from deep a year ago. The difference is that the Colonels have found plenty of answers as they have hit 40-81 for just under 50% from deep through three games. That will be lethal vs. a team that is still trying to find something outside, and are getting bottled up inside because of it. I like Eastern Kentucky with the win and cover.