The Eastern Washington Eagles (14-6, 7-2 BigSky) travel to Walkup Skydome to go head-to-head with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (12-7, 6-4 BigSky). Both teams will look to continue their five game winning streaks. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Lumberjacks defeated the Idaho Vandals 77-72, while the Eagles beat the Sacramento State Hornets 59-54.
The Eagles made 14 of their 15 free throws (93.3 percent) and held the Hornets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.425 (below the 0.481 mark opponents have averaged against Eastern Washington this season). The Lumberjacks, meanwhile, had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.520 (above their season average of 0.211) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.6). Northern Arizona was led by Brooks DeBisschop, who had 12 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Jacob Davison played well for Eastern Washington, recording 23 points.
The Eagles dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Eastern Washington won 86-73. Eastern Washington made 14 of its 33 three pointers (42.4 percent). Northern Arizona, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (28-34; 82.4 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Opposite styles will be on display in this meeting. Eastern Washington has preferred to play fast (10th in possessions per game), while Northern Arizona has been more half-court-oriented (257th in possessions per game).
Eastern Washington Eagles at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Arizona, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Arizona ranks 60th in rebounds allowed per game (32.7) while Eastern Washington ranks 252nd (38.5).
- The Lumberjacks rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Eagles rank 117th (3.5).
- Northern Arizona averages 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 102nd in the nation. Eastern Washington ranks 160th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- The Eagles rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Lumberjacks rank 192nd (20.5).
- Eastern Washington averages 17.6 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the nation. Northern Arizona ranks 118th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (0.0 above their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 7.7 for the season.
