The Northern Colorado Bears (12-6, 5-2 BigSky) will be at Reese Court to clash with the Eastern Washington Eagles (12-6, 5-2 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 9:05 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Northern Colorado Bears at Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles won a close one over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 81-78, while the Bears easily got past the Idaho Vandals 74-53.
The Bears had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 6.1 (better than their season average of 13.9) and held the Vandals to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below their season average of 0.493). The Eagles, meanwhile, held the Thunderbirds to an effective field goal percentage of 0.470 (below their season average of 0.520) and had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.192). Eastern Washington was led by Mason Peatling, who put up 30 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Jonah Radebaugh, meanwhile led the way for Northern Colorado, finishing with 12 points and 13 assists.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Eagles won 88-78. Eastern Washington’s 0.614 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Northern Colorado, who had a mark of 0.557. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It will be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the up-and-down Eagles will look to push the more grind-it-out Bears. The Eagles currently rank seventh in possessions per game while the Bears are 308th.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Eastern Washington Eagles Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Northern Colorado ranks first in assists allowed per game (7.2) while Eastern Washington ranks 205th (14.6).
- The Bears rank first in three pointers allowed per game (13.7) while the Eagles rank 100th (20.7).
- Eastern Washington averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. Northern Colorado ranks 85th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Bears rank 74th in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while the Eagles rank 251st (38.7).
- Northern Colorado ranks eighth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while Eastern Washington ranks 164th (7.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 12.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (10.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
