The Eastern Washington Eagles (15-6, 8-2 BigSky) and the Montana Grizzlies (12-10, 8-3 BigSky) battle at Dahlberg Arena. The Eagles will attempt to lengthen their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Grizzlies defeated the Montana State Bobcats 78-64, while the Eagles beat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 77-66.
The Eagles, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8, had a great mark of 32.4 and held the Lumberjacks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.464 (below their season average of 0.521). Meanwhile, Montana dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.501) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (above their season average of 21.9). For those same stats, Montana State put up marks of 0.468 and 20.6, respectively. Sayeed Pridgett fueled Montana with 24 points, five rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Eastern Washington rallied around Kim Aiken Jr., who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Derrick Carter-Hollinger led the Grizzlies to a 90-63 win. He recorded a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Montana’s 0.593 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Eastern Washington, who had a mark of 0.418.
The high-octane offense of Eastern Washington (66th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 108.3) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Montana (169th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 99.4). The Eagles should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana Grizzlies Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.9) while Montana ranks 284th (16.3).
- The Eagles rank 53rd in steals per game (7.8) while the Grizzlies rank 107th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- Montana ranks 77th in blocks per game (3.7) while Eastern Washington ranks 99th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Eagles rank 45th in rebounds per game (38.8) while the Grizzlies rank 262nd (32.2).
- Eastern Washington ranks fifth in assists per game (17.7) while Montana ranks 191st (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
- The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 0.1 for the season.
