The Idaho Vandals will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when they tip off against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Cowan Spectrum on Friday in NCAA hoops betting.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Eastern Washington Eagles opened as 5.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Eastern Washington Eagles vs Idaho Vandals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Idaho Vandals sit at 16-7 (9-9 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Eastern Washington Eagles are currently 12-12 (10-12 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Idaho is 10-8 OU, and Eastern Washington is 10-11-1 OU.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 85-ranked Idaho Vandals and the No. 56-rated Eastern Washington Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Eastern Washington Eagles rank No. 181 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 34.21 per game. That compares with Idaho’s No. 78 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Idaho is college basketball's No. 76-ranked team at 8.65 per game, while the Eastern Washington Eagles rate No. 58 with 8.92 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cody Benzel scored 21 points in a futile effort to lead the Eagles to a win (they lost 94-81 to Portland State at Pamplin Sports Center on Saturday).
The battle between the Vandals and Hornets didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Sacramento State was handed a 81-58 defeat on Saturday at Colberg Court.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Washington home to Montana, Thursday, February 15th
Idaho at Montana State, Thursday, February 15th