The Eastern Washington Eagles (8-13, 6-4 BigSky) will be at Max Worthington Arena to square off with the Montana State Bobcats (9-12, 6-5 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bobcats barely escaped the Northern Colorado Bears 69-66, while the Eagles had no trouble getting past the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 82-64.
The Eagles had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.574 (above their season average of 0.487) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.1 (above their season average of 24.0). The Bobcats, meanwhile, forced 15 turnovers and held the Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 30.0). Tyler Hall fueled Montana State with 23 points and five rebounds. Jacob Davison, meanwhile led the way for Eastern Washington, putting up 41 points.
In their first matchup this year, Davison led the Eagles to an 85-81 victory. He recorded 23 points. Eastern Washington’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Montana State. The Eagles had a rate of 0.684 while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.532.
There’s a decent chance that Eastern Washington struggles to create turnovers. Montana State ranks 97th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while Eastern Washington forces the 54th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).
Eastern Washington Eagles at Montana State Bobcats ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 32nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.1) while Montana State ranks 263rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Bobcats rank 78th in assists per game (14.6) while the Eagles rank 178th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
- Montana State averages 34.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 205th in the NCAA. Eastern Washington ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (11.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).
- The Bobcats have outscored opponents by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Montana State has lost by an average of 3.4 points.
