The Idaho Vandals (4-20, 1-12 BigSky) and the Eastern Washington Eagles (9-15, 7-6 BigSky) go head-to-head at Reese Court. The Vandals will attempt to put an end to their 10-game losing streak. The game begins at 7:15 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Idaho Vandals vs. Eastern Washington Eagles ATS Odds
In their last game, the Eagles beat the Northern Colorado Bears, 88-78, while the Vandals were blown out by the Northern Colorado Bears, 75-47.
Eastern Washington played a nearly perfect contest. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.614 (above their season average of 0.492) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 23.8). Northern Colorado was 0.557 and 29.4, respectively, for those same stats. Idaho, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (8-11; 72.7 percent). Eastern Washington’s Mason Peatling had a good outing, putting up 24 points and eight rebounds. Idaho, meanwhile, was led by Scott Blakney, who finished with 12 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Trevon Allen led the Vandals to a 74-71 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. Idaho’s 0.333 free throw rate was their largest strength over Eastern Washington, who had a rate of 0.220.
There’s a decent chance that Idaho struggles to create turnovers. Eastern Washington ranks 74th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while Idaho forces the fewest turnovers (14.2 percent).
Idaho at Eastern Washington Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Idaho ranks 271st in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
- The Eagles rank 156th in blocks per game (2.8) while the Vandals rank 227th (1.6).
- Eastern Washington ranks 191st in rebounds per game (34.4) while Idaho ranks 225th (33.5).
- The Eagles average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 143rd in the nation. The Vandals rank 242nd in assists allowed per game (15.7).
- Eastern Washington ranks 157th in steals per game (5.9) while Idaho ranks 238th (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 21.4, up from 8.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (7.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (2.8 below their season average).
