The Eastern Washington Eagles hope to send their betting backers to the pay window on Thursday as they look to cover the point spread at Centrum Arena-UT against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Southern Utah Thunderbirds betting line as 9.5-point underdogs in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Southern Utah Thunderbirds battles the Eastern Washington Eagles, currently sitting with a 20-9 mark (16-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 15-11-1 for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds and 12-13 for the Eastern Washington Eagles.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Southern Utah Thunderbirds rated this week at No. 236 and the Eastern Washington Eagles sitting at No. 46.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Southern Utah's No. 87 nationally ranked offense (76.9 points per game) against a Eastern Washington Eagles defense that sits as the No. 204 at 75.86 PPG. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds have been averaging 40.59% from the field, less than the Eagles have managed so far this season (47.9% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Idaho State was victimized by Jacob Wiley for 38 points as the Eagles defeated the Bengals 89-77 in college hoops action on Saturday.
Southern Utah suffered a 86-76 loss against Sacramento State on Saturday, getting 22 points from James McGee in a losing effort at Colberg Court.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Washington at Northern Arizona, Saturday, March 4th
Southern Utah at Idaho, Saturday, March 4th