Eastern Washington Eagles vs Utah Runnin’ Utes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Betting on today’s Eagles and Runnin’ Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin’ Utes hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 154 points, and Utah is favored by -22.5 vs. Eastern Washington.
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS UTAH RUNNIN’ UTES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +22.5
This game will be played at Jon M. Huntsman Center at 5:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Runnin’ Utes.
- Even though we have Utah winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +22.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 154 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
No Pressure for Eastern Washington as Away Dogs
Eastern Washington’s season continued on Tuesday with a 67-51 loss to UC Santa Barbara. The Eagles were +11 point underdogs going into the game and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, falling well short of the 152-point over/under line.
After trailing 30-28 at halftime, Eastern Washington struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 37.
Eastern Washington struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 29.5% from the field and 22.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, and they connected on only 58.8% of their free throws.
Deuce Turner led the Eagles with 17 points, shooting 60% overall, though he hit just 1 of 5 from beyond the arc. Emmett Marquardt and Andrew Cook each added 14 points, with Marquardt also grabbing 10 rebounds.
Eastern Washington’s defense gave up 67 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 50% from the field. The Eagles struggled to contain two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 58% of those attempts.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington’s defense allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 shots, a 75% success rate.
Does Utah Stand a Chance at Home?
Utah Runnin’ Utes Recent Game/Games
Utah cruised to a 94-48 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday, November 26th. Playing at home, the Utes were -43 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just over the 141.5 O/U line.
Utah dominated early, leading 50-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 27.
Utah’s offense exploded for 94 points in their last game, shooting 55.9% from the field and hitting 48.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, with 14 made threes on 29 attempts.
Gabe Madsen led the way with 27 points in 22 minutes, shooting 76.9% overall and 70% from deep (7/10). The Utes dished out 29 assists, with Miro Little contributing 16 points and 5 assists in 22 minutes.
Even with Utah’s defense allowing 48 points, they struggled to contain the opposing offense, which shot 55% from the field. The Runnin’ Utes gave up 33 made baskets on 59 attempts.
Utah’s defense allowed 14 threes on 29 attempts, a 48% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the line 20 times, where they hit 14 free throws.