The Montana State Bobcats (15-16, 12-9 BigSky) clash against the Eastern Washington Eagles (14-17, 12-8 BigSky) in the Big Sky Conference Tourney at CenturyLink Arena. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Eastern Washington Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles barely escaped the Weber State Wildcats 80-77, while the Bobcats were victorious over the Idaho Vandals 75-71.
The Bobcats had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.639 (above their season average of 0.532) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 vs. 22.6). Meanwhile, Eastern Washington’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Weber State. The Eagles had a rate of 19.4 (below their season average of 24.7), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 11.1 (below their season average of 21.0). Eastern Washington’s Jesse Hunt played well, finishing with 22 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Montana State, meanwhile, rallied around Tyler Hall, who contributed 23 points and 10 rebounds.
The Bobcats’ Tyler Hall has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 24 points,5.6 rebounds,3.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Jesse Hunt has averaged 15 points,10.6 rebounds,1.4 blocks during that same time frame for the Eagles.
Eastern Washington should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Eastern Washington ranks 59th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent), while Montana State forces the 89th-fewest turnovers (17.6 percent).
Montana State vs. Eastern Washington Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Montana State ranks 293rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.6).
- The Eagles average 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 116th in the NCAA. The Bobcats rank 260th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- Eastern Washington ranks 138th in blocks per game (2.9) while Montana State ranks 230th (1.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bobcats have outscored opponents by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Montana State has lost by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (7.2 below their season average).
