Montana Grizzlies vs. Eastern Washington Eagles ATS Prediction 01/10/19

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The Montana Grizzlies (10-5, 3-1 BigSky) will be at Reese Court to take on the Eastern Washington Eagles (3-12, 1-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 9:05 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Montana Grizzlies at Eastern Washington Eagles ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Eagles lost big to the 16th-ranked Syracuse Orange, 66-34, while the Grizzlies beat the Georgia State Panthers, 81-74.

The Grizzlies had a much better free throw rate (0.509 vs. 0.167) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.431). Eastern Washington, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (27.5 vs. 37.0). Eastern Washington’s Tyler Kidd had a good game, contributing nine points. Michael Oguine, meanwhile played a key role for Montana with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Grizzlies won the most recent matchup 82-65. Montana’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Eastern Washington. The Grizzlies had a rate of 0.306, while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.033. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.

Ahmaad Rorie and Oguine have played well over the last five games for Montana. Rorie has averaged 0 points per game, while Oguine has put up 0 points a game during that span.

From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Montana should have a considerable edge. The sweet-shooting Grizzlies offense ranks 29th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.562, while the suspect Eastern Washington defense is ranked 330th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.552).

Montana at Eastern Washington ATS Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Montana ranks 58th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Eastern Washington ranks 230th (38.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Eagles rank 114th (3.7).
  • The Grizzlies rank 11th in assists allowed per game (9.7) while the Eagles rank 159th (14.0).
  • Montana ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while Eastern Washington ranks 155th (23.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 80.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
  • The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 10.7 for the season.