Cal Poly Mustangs vs Eastern Washington Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/17/24
Looking to win big? The Mustangs and Eagles face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Eagles are hosting the game at Reese Court in Cheney, WA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Eastern Washington as the -7 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 157.5 points.
CAL POLY MUSTANGS VS EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles -7
This game will be played at Reese Court at 7:00 ET on Sunday, November 17th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Eastern Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 157.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Mustangs Grab a Win in Cheney?
Cal Poly Mustangs Recent Game/Games
Cal Poly pulled off a 75-71 win over Seattle on Thursday, November 14th. The Mustangs, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game was played at home.
Cal Poly led 37-31 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 40. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the O/U line of 151.5.
Cal Poly put up 75 points in their latest outing, shooting 49.1% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 56.4%. They excelled inside, hitting 63.3% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32% from beyond the arc, making 8 of 25 threes.
Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe was a standout, shooting 80% from the field and grabbing 15 rebounds. John Christofilis led the team with 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 40% clip, despite shooting just 35.3% overall.
Cal Poly’s defense gave up 71 points, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field on 27 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 63% shooting, with 19 two-point baskets made on 30 attempts.
From three-point range, the Mustangs’ defense held the opposition to 32% shooting, with 8 threes made on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws, shooting 72%. Cal Poly gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Will the Eagles Make it Happen at Home?
Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games
The Eagles dropped their latest game, falling 84-77 to Missouri on Monday, November 11th. Eastern Washington was a +18.5 underdog going into this away game but managed to keep it closer than expected.
After trailing 45-33 at halftime, the Eagles outscored the Tigers 44-39 in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 161 went over the pre-game O/U line of 151.
Eastern Washington’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 77 points while shooting 51.8% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 64.5% of their two-point attempts, and their effective field goal percentage stood at 60.7%. From beyond the arc, they connected on 36% of their shots, going 9-for-25.
Caleb Grill was a standout, hitting 8 of 10 threes and finishing with 33 points and 9 rebounds. Andrew Cook also had a big game, scoring 24 points on 11-of-13 shooting. Mason Williams added 20 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.
Eastern Washington struggled defensively, giving up 84 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 54% from the field. Inside the arc, the Eagles allowed 53% shooting, with the other team hitting 16 of 30 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Eastern Washington’s defense was even more porous, as they allowed 10 made threes on 18 attempts, a 55% clip. The Eagles also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 22 free throws, shooting 71%.