College basketball betting interest will be high on Thursday when the Eagles of Eastern Washington hit the hard court against the Grizzlies of Montana.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Montana Grizzlies betting line as -5.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs Montana Grizzlies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Eastern Washington Eagles will look to cover the spread vs the Montana Grizzlies on Thursday, as the Eagles are 11-5 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Grizzlies are 10-11 ATS. Eastern Washington is 6-10 against the total, while Montana is 10-11 versus the total betting line.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 64-ranked Montana Grizzlies and the No. 197-rated Eastern Washington Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Montana's No. 155-ranked scoring average of 73.76 PPG, against a Eastern Washington Eagles defense rated No. 200 and allowing 74.9 PPG. The Montana Grizzlies FG% has averaged 44.57% to date this season, less than the Eastern Washington Eagles shooters have managed so far (46.58% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Eagles got 21 points from Jacob Wiley as Eastern Washington ran past Southern Utah 83-68 on Saturday at Reese Court.
The Grizzlies wasted a 28-point performance from Sayeed Pridgett in losing to Sacramento State 92-83 on Saturday at Colberg Court.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Washington at Montana State, Saturday, January 28th
Montana at Idaho, Saturday, January 28th