Eastern Washington Eagles Favored by -5 Point Spread Against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday

Southern Utah looks to cover the Thunderbirds-Eagles pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 7-10 mark when they host Eastern Washington in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in this one found them listed as 5-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Eagles was expected to move the line.

Eastern Washington Eagles vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The 7-10 and 9-6 ATS Southern Utah Thunderbirds will face the 9-10 Eastern Washington Eagles, who own a 8-9 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds are 9-6 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Eastern Washington Eagles are 8-8-1.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Utah Thunderbirds rated this week at No. 277 and the Eastern Washington Eagles sitting at No. 92.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Southern Utah has the nation's No. 67-rated offensive output, at 78.82 PPG. The visiting Eastern Washington Eagles defense ranks No. 169 allowing on average 73.21 PPG. The Thunderbirds FG% has averaged 43.66% so far, less than the Southern Utah Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.31% per game.