It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Eastern Washington Eagles (4-12, 2-3 BigSky) welcome the Montana State Bobcats (7-9, 4-2 BigSky) to Reese Court. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats at Eastern Washington Eagles ATS Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Northern Colorado Bears, 73-70. Northern Colorado’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Montana State. The Bears had a rate of 0.186 (below their season average of 0.264), while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.131 (below their season average of 0.272). Tyler Hall was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
The Eagles beat the Montana Grizzlies in their last game, 78-71. The Eagles made 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (15.1 vs. 16.8). With eight points and 15 rebounds, Jesse Hunt had a solid performance for Eastern Washington.
After the Eagles won the sole contest against the Bobcats last season, 84-79, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Eagles’ 25.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bobcats, who had a rate of 17.1.
Eastern Washington should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Eastern Washington ranks 37th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.5 percent), while Montana State forces the 33rd-fewest turnovers (16.4 percent).
Montana State vs. Eastern Washington Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Washington, ATS Winner – Eastern Washington, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Eastern Washington averages 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 27th in the country. Montana State ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (27.4).
The Bobcats rank 90th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Eagles rank 232nd (38.2).
Eastern Washington ranks 152nd in assists per game (12.9) while Montana State ranks 226th in assists allowed per game (16.6).
The Bobcats rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Eagles rank 94th (3.4).
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The Bobcats have outscored opponents by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Montana State has been defeated by an average of 4.8 points.
During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 69.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
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