The NCAA’s top scoring team will be on the road at Holt Arena, when the Eastern Washington Eagles (8-4, 1-0 BigSky) face off with the Idaho State Bengals (4-6, 1-0 BigSky). Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Idaho State Bengals ATS Odds
Both teams won a tight one over their last opponent. The Bengals defeated the Idaho Vandals 62-60, while the Eagles beat the Weber State Wildcats 79-77.
Eastern Washington played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.203 (above their season average of 0.176) and a turnover percentage of 16.5 (worse than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, Weber State was 0.161 and 17.2, respectively. The Bengals, on the other hand, knocked down 13 of their 18 free throws (72.2 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 17.4 (better than their season average of 19.8). Idaho State received a boost from Austin Smellie, who contributed 21 points. Kim Aiken Jr., meanwhile fueled Eastern Washington with 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Eastern Washington won 91-62. The Eagles’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Bengals. Eastern Washington had a rate of 10.3, while Idaho State posted a mark of 15.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the fast-paced Eagles will look to push the slower-paced Bengals. The Eagles currently rank fifth in possessions per game while the Bengals are 302nd.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Idaho State Bengals ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Idaho State ranks 16th in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Eastern Washington ranks 235th (38.5).
- The Eagles rank 37th in steals per game (8.8) while the Bengals rank 141st (6.3).
- Idaho State ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Eastern Washington ranks 93rd (3.3).
- The Bengals rank second in three pointers allowed per game (13.7) while the Eagles rank 175th (23.5).
- Idaho State ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Eastern Washington ranks 187th (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bengals have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (matching their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 13.0 for the season.
