Eastern Washington Eagles vs Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/4/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Buffaloes. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Buffaloes at CU Events Center in Boulder, CO. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153 points, and Colorado is favored by -17 vs. Eastern Washington.
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +17
This game will be played at CU Events Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, November 4th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Buffaloes.
- Even though we have Colorado winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +17.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Are Eastern Washington Ready for a Road Win?
Eastern Washington Eagles Records
Eastern Washington finished last season with a 19-11 record, going 15-4 in Big Sky play. They were 9-2 at home, winning by an average of 9.4 points per game, and posted a 10-9 record on the road.
The Eagles were 18-12 against the spread, including a 13-6 mark in road games. They were 15-4 straight-up when favored and 8-3 ATS as the underdog. Their games averaged 157.1 points, and their over/under record was 19-10-1.
Eastern Washington Eagles Offense Stats
Last season, Eastern Washington averaged 80.8 points per game, ranking 22nd in possessions per game (67.2). They shot 50% from the field, placing 18th nationally, and had an effective field goal percentage of 57% (21st). The Eagles made 8.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Eastern Washington Eagles Top Returning Offensive Players
Returning for the Eagles are guards Sebastian Hartmann and Mason Williams. Hartmann played in 32 games last season, averaging 3 points per game, while Williams appeared in 17 games, contributing 3.8 points per contest.
Eastern Washington struggled defensively last season, allowing 75.2 points per game, which ranked 254th in the nation. Opponents shot 34.8% from three-point range against them, placing the Eagles 376th in three-point defense.
They allowed 18.9 free throws per game, ranking 199th nationally, and averaged 6 steals per game, which was 258th. Eastern Washington also averaged 3.6 blocked shots per game, ranking 139th.
Will the Buffaloes Win at Home?
Colorado Buffaloes Records
Last season, Colorado finished with a 24-10 overall record, including a 15-8 mark in Big 12 play. They were dominant at home, going 18-2 with an average scoring margin of +15.4 points per game. On the road, they were 6-8, with a -2.3 points per game margin.
Against the spread, Colorado was 16-17, and they went 14-13 as the favorite. As the underdog, they were 2-4. The Buffaloes had a 20-14 over/under record, with their games averaging 150.5 points per game.
Colorado averaged 79.3 points per game last season, ranking 33rd in field goal percentage at 49% and 35th in three-point shooting at 39%. They were 46th in effective field goal percentage at 55%. The Buffaloes averaged 66 possessions per game, placing 218th nationally, and made 15.8 free throws per game, ranking 61st.
Returning for Colorado are Andrej Jakimovski and Julian Hammond III. Jakimovski averaged 10 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 33 games last season, while Hammond averaged 7.4 points and 1.8 assists in 24 games.
Last season, Colorado allowed 71.2 points per game, ranking 142nd in the nation. Opponents shot 31.9% from three-point range against them, placing the Buffaloes 191st in that category. They also gave up 16.9 free throws per game, ranking 103rd.
In terms of creating turnovers, Colorado averaged 5.9 steals per game, ranking 264th nationally. They also struggled with blocked shots, averaging just 2.1 per game, which was 351st in the country.