The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (9-17, 7-9 BigSky) wrap up their home schedule at Walkup Skydome against the Eastern Washington Eagles (10-16, 8-7 BigSky). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lumberjacks had no trouble getting past the Idaho Vandals, 75-54, while the Eagles were beaten by the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 76-62.
Northern Arizona played a flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 36.1 (above their season average of 25.3) and a turnover percentage of 10.4 (better than their season average of 15.1). For those same stats, Idaho put up marks of 18.9 and 15.6, respectively. Eastern Washington, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 17.1). Bernie Andre was a key piece for Northern Arizona with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Eastern Washington was led by Jesse Hunt, who had 19 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jacob Davison led the Eagles to an 82-64 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 41 points. Eastern Washington’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Northern Arizona. The Eagles had a rate of 0.574 while the Lumberjacks posted a mark of 0.441.
Northern Arizona could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Northern Arizona ranks 54th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Eastern Washington forces the 78th-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Eastern Washington Eagles at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Northern Arizona ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
- The Lumberjacks rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Eagles rank 99th (3.3).
- The Eagles rank 129th in assists per game (13.7) while the Lumberjacks rank 223rd in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- Northern Arizona ranks 41st in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Eastern Washington ranks 96th (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Washington has lost by an average of 4.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
