The Eastern Washington Eagles (10-6, 3-2 BigSky) will be at Max Worthington Arena to square off with the Montana State Bobcats (9-8, 3-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bobcats lost a close one to the Portland State Vikings, 77-76, while the Eagles edged the Idaho Vandals, 78-75.
The Eagles, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.537, had a ridiculous mark of 0.604 and had a free throw rate of 0.264 (above their season average of 0.178). Montana State, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (11-14; 78.6 percent). Harald Frey had a good performance for Montana State with 26 points and five assists. Eastern Washington was lifted by Kim Aiken Jr., who recorded 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
The Eagles captured this series last year, winning two out of three contests. In the last contest, Eastern Washington won 90-84. Eastern Washington won the rebounding battle. The Eagles had 13 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had eight and 25, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The aggressive Montana State offense might be getting to the free throw line a lot in this matchup. The Bobcats rank 74th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.254, while Eastern Washington ranks 250th in FTA rate allowed (0.242). It will also be a matchup of contrasting tempos as the fast-breaking Eagles rank eighth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Bobcats rank 268th.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Montana State Bobcats ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Washington ranks sixth in assists per game (17.8) while Montana State ranks 199th (11.8).
- The Eagles rank 43rd in steals per game (8.2) while the Bobcats rank 193rd (5.5).
- The Eagles rank 27th in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while the Bobcats rank 219th (19.1).
- Montana State ranks 76th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while Eastern Washington ranks 241st (38.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (12.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.2 points per game (1.2 above their season average).
- The Bobcats have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Montana State has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
