Central Arkansas Bears vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Saturday,

Central Arkansas

Eastern Kentucky Colonels

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball showdown, the Central Arkansas Bears will face off against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels on January 31, 2026. The Bears have been in solid form recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, while the Colonels have only managed to secure victory in 1 of their last 5 games.

Heading into this matchup, bookmakers are favoring the Central Arkansas Bears with odds of 1.34 for a home win, compared to 2.89 for an away win by the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Our model prediction also supports this notion, giving the Bears a 64% chance of coming out on top.

With the Bears holding the edge in recent form and being backed by both bookmakers and our model prediction, they will likely enter the game with confidence. However, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels cannot be underestimated, and their performance on the day could ultimately sway the outcome. This promises to be an exciting and competitive game between two talented college basketball teams.

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Central Arkansas
69.7%		 Eastern Kentucky
30.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 80:73

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 1.36 3.1
Pinnacle 1.34 2.89
Best for US Customers 1.34 3.35

Latest Results

28.01.26 Queens Royals basketball – Central Arkansas Bears basketball – 90:100
22.01.26 West Georgia Wolves basketball – Central Arkansas Bears basketball – 65:86
17.01.26 Central Arkansas Bears basketball – North Florida Ospreys basketball – 98:69
15.01.26 Central Arkansas Bears basketball – Jacksonville Dolphins basketball – 62:60
10.01.26 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – Central Arkansas Bears basketball – 79:75 OT		 28.01.26 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – Austin Peay Governors basketball – 82:90
24.01.26 Jacksonville Dolphins basketball – Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – 81:76 OT
22.01.26 North Florida Ospreys basketball – Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – 87:85
17.01.26 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – Bellarmine Knights basketball – 89:69
15.01.26 Austin Peay Governors basketball – Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – 74:72

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Central Arkansas won 0.
  • Central Arkansas is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Eastern Kentucky‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Eastern Kentucky may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Central Arkansas is the team to beat.
  • We predict that Central Arkansas will win today’s game, with odds of 1.36.
  • In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Central Arkansas won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 598:648. (average 74.8:81).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Central Arkansas won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 304:328. (average 76:82).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.01.26 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – Central Arkansas Bears basketball – 79:75 OT
    02.01.25 Central Arkansas Bears basketball – Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – 83:89 OT
    24.02.24 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – Central Arkansas Bears basketball – 95:82
    11.01.24 Central Arkansas Bears basketball – Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – 63:86
    16.02.23 Eastern Kentucky Colonels basketball – Central Arkansas Bears basketball – 74:58

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

    12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

    59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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