Eastern Washington Eagles vs South Dakota State Jackrabbits NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Jackrabbits face off at 7:00 ET on Summ. The Jackrabbits are hosting the game at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, SD. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 153.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -10 vs. Eastern Washington.
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS SOUTH DAKOTA STATE JACKRABBITS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +10
This game will be played at First Bank & Trust Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-74 in favor of the Jackrabbits.
- Even though we have South Dakota State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +10.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 149 points.
Does Eastern Washington Have What it Takes on the Road?
Eastern Washington improved to 2-7 on the season with an 87-81 home win over North Dakota on Wednesday. The Eagles were -7 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.
After trailing 42-40 at halftime, Eastern Washington turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring North Dakota 47-39 to secure the win.
Eastern Washington put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. They were particularly strong from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 22 threes for 54.5%, while also connecting on 13 of 18 free throws (72.2%).
Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 24 points, while Andrew Cook and Amar Kuljuhovic each added 20. Kuljuhovic shot 63.6% from the field, and Emmett Marquardt matched that efficiency, contributing 16 points. The Eagles also grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.
Eastern Washington’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 31 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington allowed 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponent to the line 18 times, where they made 13 free throws.
Is a Home Win Possible for South Dakota State?
South Dakota State fell to 5-3 on the season after a 71-67 loss to Montana on Wednesday. The Jackrabbits, who were -1 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.
After trailing 38-27 at halftime, South Dakota State made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Montana 40-33, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
South Dakota State struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 4 of 23 threes for a 17.4% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 40.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.8%. Inside the arc, they were more efficient, shooting 53.7% on two-point attempts.
At the free-throw line, the Jackrabbits were nearly perfect, making 11 of 12 attempts for a 91.7% shooting percentage. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Malik Moore led the team with 16 points, while Matthew Mors and Damon Wilkinson each added 14.
South Dakota State’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 26 of 58 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Jackrabbits’ defense held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 8 made threes on 26 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 for 68%. South Dakota State allowed 5 offensive rebounds.