Eastern Washington Eagles vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/26/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Eagles and Gauchos. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Gauchos at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and UC Santa Barbara is favored by -11.5 at home against Eastern Washington.

EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +11.5

This game will be played at The Thunderdome at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-71 in favor of the Gauchos.
• Even though we have UC Santa Barbara winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +11.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Taking a Look at the Eagles Chances in Santa Barbara

Eastern Washington fell 79-68 to California Baptist on Saturday, November 23rd. The Eagles, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The combined points for the game were 147, just under the 150.5 O/U line.

Eastern Washington trailed 41-32 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 36 points while allowing 38.

Eastern Washington put up 68 points in their latest game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, and they hit 81% of their free throws, going 17-for-21 from the line.

Nic McClain led the way with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 50% overall and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Sebastian Hartmann also shot 50% from deep, connecting on 3-of-6 threes and finishing with 13 points and 7 rebounds.

Eastern Washington’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 79 points on 56% shooting from the field. They had a tough time containing the opposition inside, allowing them to hit 68% of their two-point attempts (26/38).

From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 threes made on 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they converted 9 shots (75%). The Eagles gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Can the Gauchos Please their Home Crowd?

UC Santa Barbara fell to UTEP 79-76 on Wednesday, November 20th. Playing at home, the Gauchos were -5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 155, surpassing the 145.5 O/U line.

After trailing 37-32 at halftime, UCSB put up 44 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42, unable to close the gap.

In their latest game, UC Santa Barbara put up 76 points, shooting 50% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, thanks to hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts (18/28), while connecting on 31.8% from beyond the arc (7/22). At the free-throw line, they were solid, making 79.2% (19/24).

Devon Barnes led the way with 23 points, hitting 3 of 7 threes, and added 4 assists. Kenny Pohto and Otis Frazier III both contributed 21 points, with Pohto shooting 77.8% from the field and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jason Fontenet II added 20 points, and Stephan Swenson chipped in 17 points and 6 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from deep.

Defensively, UC Santa Barbara struggled, giving up 79 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field. The Gauchos had a tough time inside, where they allowed 18 of 28 two-point shots to fall, a 64% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, UC Santa Barbara held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 threes made on 22 attempts. The Gauchos also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 for 79%. UCSB gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.