Eastern Washington Eagles vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/24

Betting on today’s Eagles and Lumberjacks game? Catch the action at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, AZ, as the Lumberjacks hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. Eastern Washington is favored by -7.5 in this Big Sky conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 156.5 points.

EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +7.5

This game will be played at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 22nd.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-68 in favor of the Lumberjacks.
• Not only will Northern Arizona pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Do the Eagles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

After 26 games, Eastern Washington has a record of 17-9. In road games, the Eagles have gone 8-8, while at home they have gone 7-1. Eastern Washington has a current ATS record of 16-8 heading into today’s game. Looking at their performance against the spread in their last five games, they are 2-3.

After 26 games, Eastern Washington has an over/under record of 16-8-0, with their games averaging a combined 154.2 points per game so far. The Eagles have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last three games, with their games averaging 169 points per game.

In their latest game, Eastern Washington’s offense looked good, scoring 84 points against Weber State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.1% and made 23/28 free throws. In terms of offense, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 28th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 48th in percentage and 48th in three-pointers made.

Eastern Washington’s defense is currently in line with the NCAA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 73.4 points per game. Eastern Washington’s three-point defense is currently 189th in the country at 8.0 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 41.8% of their shots vs. Eastern Washington.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Lumberjacks?

Northern Arizona comes into today’s game against Eastern Washington with a 12-15 record. On the road, the Lumberjacks have gone 6-12 while they are 6-3 at home. In terms of their ATS performance, Northern Arizona sits below the .500 mark with a 12-15 record. On the road vs. the spread, the Lumberjacks are currently 7-11, while they are 5-4 at home vs. the spread.

So far, Northern Arizona’s games have averaged 143.6 points per game with the average over/under line being 144.1 points. When assessing the Lumberjacks’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 2-1, with their games averaging 142 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Lumberjacks’ offense tallied 68 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 67.7 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Trenton McLaughlin, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 16.7, while Carson Basham also carries a PPG average of 11.6 into the game.

At this time, the Lumberjacks’ defense is positioned 264th in the country, permitting 75.9 points per game. In today’s game, the Northern Arizona defense will be looking to once again do a good job defending the three-point line, as they gave up just 4 three-pointers while giving up 83 points.