Idaho State Bengals will go to the free throw line vs Eastern Washington Eagles on Thursday, hoping to boost its 15-13 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Eastern Washington Eagles betting line opened as -10.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Idaho State Bengals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Idaho State Bengals will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Thursday; they are 16-8 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Eastern Washington Eagles are 13-11-1 ATS. Idaho State Bengals are 11-13 on betting the total; Eastern Washington Eagles are 13-12.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Eastern Washington Eagles at No. 52 and the Idaho State Bengals at No. 60 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Eastern Washington's No. 10-ranked scoring average of 83.04 PPG, against a Idaho State Bengals defense rated No. 212 and allowing 75.75 PPG. The Eastern Washington Eagles FG% has averaged 49.85% to date this season, more than the Idaho State Bengals shooters have managed so far (44.1% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ethan Telfair went off for 31 points and added 6 rebounds for good measure, leading Idaho State to a 76-69 win over Montana State on Saturday at Holt Arena.
Eastern Washington got 16 points from Venky Jois but lost anyway, 66-62, to Idaho on Saturday at Memorial Gym.
Next Betting Matchups
Idaho State at Idaho, Saturday, March 5th
Eastern Washington at Weber State, Saturday, March 5th