It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Eastern Washington Eagles (7-13, 5-4 BigSky) welcome the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (7-13, 5-5 BigSky) to Reese Court. The game is scheduled to start at 9:05 p.m. ET on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Prediction
The Lumberjacks come in on a high note after topping the Idaho Vandals in their last game, 86-73. The Lumberjacks had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 36.6 (above their season average of 24.1) and had a turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 15.2). Bernie Andre played a pivotal role for Northern Arizona with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
In the Eagles’ last game, they edged the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 82-79. The Eagles held the Thunderbirds to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.2 (below their season average of 24.4). The Thunderbirds also had a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above the 14.9 mark opponents have averaged against Eastern Washington this season). Kim Aiken Jr. led Eastern Washington in scoring with 24 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the field.
After the Eagles won both games against the Lumberjacks last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last contest, Eastern Washington won 85-68. The Eagles knocked down 11 of their 15 free throws (73.3 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.712 vs. 0.526).
Northern Arizona might have a difficult time creating turnovers. Eastern Washington ranks 64th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Northern Arizona forces the 29th-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Eastern Washington Eagles Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Washington averages 26.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 33rd in the country. Northern Arizona ranks 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
The Lumberjacks rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Eagles rank 100th (6.2).
Northern Arizona ranks 27th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Eastern Washington ranks 94th (3.3).
The Eagles average 12.9 assists per game, which ranks 163rd in the country. The Lumberjacks rank 215th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Eastern Washington ranks 217th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 230th (33.8).
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The Lumberjacks have outscored opponents by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Northern Arizona has lost by an average of 5.1 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (11.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
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