The North Dakota State Bison (2-7) will be at home in the Scheels Center when they take on the Eastern Washington Eagles (1-5). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Eastern Washington Eagles at North Dakota State Bison Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Bison were beaten by the New Mexico State Aggies, 73-56, while the Eagles got blown out by the 16th-ranked Syracuse Orange, 66-34.
Eastern Washington had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 vs. 37.0) while North Dakota State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.446 vs. 0.477). Rocky Kreuser put together a solid outing for North Dakota State with 23 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Eastern Washington was lifted by Tyler Kidd, who had nine points.
Second-chance opportunities could be hard to find for North Dakota State in this showdown. The Bison rank 334th in offensive rebounding percentage (23.1 percent), while Eastern Washington ranks 44th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent) since the 2017-18 season.
Eastern Washington Eagles at North Dakota State Bison Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Eastern Washington ranks 183rd in blocks per game (3.0) while North Dakota State ranks 231st (2.4).
- The Eagles average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. The Bison rank 71st in three pointers allowed per game (20.2).
- The Eagles rank 231st in rebounds per game (34.1) while the Bison rank 270th (33.3).
- Eastern Washington ranks 232nd in steals per game (5.1) while North Dakota State ranks 259th (4.6).
