Eastern Washington Eagles vs Portland State Vikings NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Planning on watching today’s Eagles and Vikings game? Catch the action at Viking Pavilion in Portland, OR, as the Vikings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Portland State is favored by -3.5 vs. Eastern Washington in a Big Sky conference matchup.
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland State Vikings -3.5
This game will be played at Viking Pavilion at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND STATE VIKINGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Vikings.
- Not only will Portland State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Eastern Washington improved to 3-10 on the season with a 68-63 win over Montana State on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +2 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 131 fell well below the O/U line of 149.5.
After trailing 32-31 at halftime, Eastern Washington turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Montana State 37-31 to secure the win.
Eastern Washington’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 1 of 14 threes for a 7.1% shooting percentage. Their overall field goal percentage was 44.6%, with an effective field goal percentage of 46.4%. Inside the arc, they were more successful, making 57.1% of their two-point attempts (24/42).
The Eagles connected on 85% of their free throws, going 17 for 20 from the line. They finished with 9 assists and 7 offensive rebounds. Nic McClain and Tyler Patterson each scored 16 points, with McClain adding 4 assists and 5 rebounds.
Eastern Washington’s defense held their opponent to 63 points, despite allowing them to shoot 57% from two-point range (24/42). However, they limited the damage from beyond the arc, with their opponent hitting just 1 of 14 three-point attempts (7%).
At the free-throw line, Eastern Washington sent their opponent to the stripe 20 times, where they converted 17 attempts (85%). The Eagles also gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Do the Vikings Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Portland State Vikings Recent Game/Games
Portland State fell to 5-6 on the season after a 56-53 road loss to Sacramento State on Saturday. The Vikings entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
Portland State led 31-25 at halftime but managed just 22 points in the 2nd half while allowing 31. The game’s total points (109) were well below the O/U line of 141.5.
Portland State struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 53 points while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.1%, with a 27.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 5 of 13 attempts, shooting 38.5%.
Isaiah Johnson led the team with 13 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. EJ Neal added 12 points, though he hit just 2 of 9 from deep, finishing with a shooting percentage of 38.5%. Terri Miller Jr. was efficient, making 5 of 7 shots, including 1 of 2 from three, for 11 points in 22 minutes.
Portland State’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They were especially effective against the three, limiting their opponent to 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance.
Even though they allowed 10 offensive rebounds, the Vikings managed to keep their opponent in check at the free-throw line, where they shot 59%, hitting 13 of 22 attempts.