It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Montana State Bobcats (9-12, 6-5 BigSky) welcome the Eastern Washington Eagles (8-13, 6-4 BigSky) to Max Worthington Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats ATS Prediction
The last time the Eagles played, they dismantled the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 82-64. Eastern Washington’s 0.574 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Northern Arizona, who had a mark of 0.441. The Eagles’ mark was above their season average of 0.487, while the Lumberjacks’ was below their season average of 0.500. Eastern Washington received a boost from Jacob Davison, who was the top scorer from either team with 41 points on 13-for-21 shooting.
The Bobcats won a close one over the Northern Colorado Bears in their last contest, 69-66. The Bobcats forced 15 turnovers and held the Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 30.0). Tyler Hall was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-17 shooting from the field.
Eastern Washington might struggle to create turnovers. Montana State ranks 97th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.8 percent), while Eastern Washington forces the 54th-fewest turnovers (17.1 percent).
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Davison recorded 23 points in the first matchup, in which the Eagles beat the Bobcats 85-81. Eastern Washington’s 0.684 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Montana State, who had a mark of 0.532.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana State Bobcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Montana State averages 34.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 205th in the NCAA. Eastern Washington ranks 211th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Eastern Washington has lost by an average of 6.6 points.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
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