The Montana State Bobcats (12-10, 6-5 BigSky) will be at Reese Court to go head-to-head with the Eastern Washington Eagles (15-7, 8-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 5:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles lost to the Montana Grizzlies, 92-82, while the Bobcats had no trouble getting past the Idaho Vandals, 72-50.
The Bobcats, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0, had an absurd mark of 38.5 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.660 (above their season average of 0.499). Eastern Washington, on the other hand, did a great job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (20-28; 71.4 percent). Eastern Washington was led by Jacob Davison, who contributed 34 points and seven rebounds. Borja Fernandez had a solid performance for Montana State, recording 18 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Davison led the Eagles to a 71-58 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Eastern Washington’s biggest advantages. They made 31 trips to the line, while Montana State went just 15 times.
This contest should be a battle of conflicting paces. Eastern Washington has preferred to play quickly (11th in possessions per game), while Montana State has been more methodical (247th in possessions per game).
Montana State Bobcats at Eastern Washington Eagles Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.5) while Montana State ranks 258th (18.3).
- The Eagles average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 58th in the country. The Bobcats rank 99th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- Eastern Washington averages 3.9 blocks per game, which is ranked 64th in the NCAA. Montana State ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Eagles rank fifth in assists per game (17.4) while the Bobcats rank 225th (11.4).
- Montana State ranks 76th in rebounds allowed per game (33.2) while Eastern Washington ranks 252nd (38.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Bobcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 1.9 for the season.
