The Eastern Washington Eagles (3-7) will try to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Wyoming Cowboys (5-2) at Arena-Auditorium. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 152 points with Wyoming opening as an 11-point favorite.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Wyoming Cowboys Free Prediction
In the Eagles’ last outing, they were defeated by the South Dakota Coyotes, 75-73. South Dakota’s 0.333 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Eastern Washington, who had a mark of 0.211. The Coyotes’ mark was above their season average of 0.235, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.264. Bogdan Bliznyuk played well for Eastern Washington, putting up 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Cowboys defeated the Pacific Tigers in their last matchup, 86-72. Wyoming’s 0.613 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Pacific, who had a mark of 0.467. The Cowboys’ mark was above their season average of 0.501. With 18 points and 10 rebounds, Wyoming’s Hayden Dalton had a solid game.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Wyoming figures to have a considerable advantage. Since last season, the Cowboys defense ranks 38th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459), while the Eastern Washington offense ranks 322nd in effective field goal percentage (0.531). Additionally, the Eagles rank 34th in turnover percentage (17.2 percent), while the Cowboys rank 307th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.9 percent).
Eastern Washington heads into the contest with records of 3-7 straight up (SU) and 3-5 against the spread (ATS). Games involving the Eagles have no tendency in regards to the projected point total, as there has been an even split between games finishing over and under.
Wyoming has an excellent 5-2 SU record, but they are just 4-5 ATS. Vegas is known to set the total high when the Cowboys are involved, as 66.7 percent of their games have ended under the O/U total.
The Cowboys won the lone contest against the Eagles last season, 91-81. The Cowboys’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Eagles. Wyoming had a rate of 29.6, while Eastern Washington posted a mark of 16.1.
Eastern Washington Eagles at Wyoming Cowboys Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wyoming, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Wyoming ranks 78th in assists per game (15.2) while Eastern Washington ranks 227th (12.1).
The Cowboys average 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 63rd in the nation. The Eagles rank 207th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
Wyoming ranks 39th in blocks per game (4.7) while Eastern Washington ranks 151st (4.3).
The Eagles rank 30th in steals allowed per game (6.1) while the Cowboys rank 138th (6.6).
Eastern Washington ranks 23rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Wyoming ranks 119th (21.5).
