Eastern Washington Eagles vs Washington Huskies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24
Looking to win big? The Eagles and Huskies face off at 11:00 ET on BTN. The Huskies are hosting the game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Washington being favored by -13.5 over Eastern Washington.
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS WASHINGTON HUSKIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +13.5
This game will be played at Alaska Airlines Arena at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Huskies.
- Even though we have Washington winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +13.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Will Eastern Washington Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Eastern Washington fell to 2-8 on the season after a 74-53 road loss to South Dakota State on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +10 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 127 were well below the O/U line of 153.5.
Eastern Washington found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 42-22 at halftime. While they managed to score 31 points in the 2nd half, they couldn’t make up ground as they allowed 32 points to the Jackrabbits after the break.
Eastern Washington struggled offensively in their recent game, scoring just 53 points on 36.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.9%, with a poor 18.2% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 22 attempts. They were more efficient inside, shooting 54.5% on two-point attempts and converting 17 of 22 free throws for a 77.3% rate.
Oscar Cluff was a standout, scoring 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in just 22 minutes, shooting 8 of 9 from the field. Joe Sayler added 18 points, hitting 3 of 10 from three-point range, while Matthew Mors contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, despite missing both of his three-point attempts.
Eastern Washington gave up 74 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opponent to shoot 40% from the field. The Eagles struggled to contain two-point shots, where the opposition connected on 57% of their attempts, going 19/33.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington held their opponent to just 7/31 shooting, a 22% success rate. The Eagles also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they hit 15 of their shots, a 93% clip. Eastern Washington allowed 18 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Huskies Win at Alaska Airlines Arena?
Washington Huskies Recent Game/Games
Washington dropped to 5-3 on the season after a tough 85-61 home loss to USC on Saturday. The Huskies entered the game as 4-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.
Washington fell behind early, trailing 51-25 at halftime. While they outscored USC 36-34 in the second half, the damage was already done in the first half.
Washington managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 39.3% from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting only 57.1% of their attempts.
Desmond Claude led the Huskies with 20 points, shooting 83.3% from the field. Saint Thomas and Wesley Yates III each added 19 points, with Yates connecting on 3 of 6 from three-point range.
Washington’s defense allowed 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 22 of 56 shots. Inside the arc, they went 17/37, good for 45% shooting.
From three-point range, Washington’s opponents made 5 of 19 attempts, shooting 26%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 12, shooting 57%. Washington gave up 11 offensive rebounds.