Eastern Washington Eagles vs Washington State Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
Planning on watching today’s Eagles and Cougars game? Catch the action at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, as the Cougars hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and Washington State is favored by -11.5 at home against Eastern Washington.
EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES VS WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles +11.5
This game will be played at Spokane Arena at 9:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Cougars.
- Even though we have Washington State winning straight-up, we like Eastern Washington at +11.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can the Eagles Lock in a Win at Spokane?
Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games
Eastern Washington dropped their latest game, falling 82-78 to Cal Poly on Sunday, November 17th. The Eagles, who were -5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 160, going over the pre-game O/U line of 157.5.
After trailing 36-35 at halftime, Eastern Washington scored 43 points in the 2nd half but allowed 46 points to Cal Poly, leading to the loss.
Eastern Washington put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 48.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.7%. They connected on 60.6% of their two-point attempts (20/33) and hit 33.3% from beyond the arc (9/27), while also shooting 68.8% from the free-throw line (11/16). The Eagles dished out 17 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds.
Nic McClain led the way with 28 points and 5 assists, shooting 10/12 from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt. Owen Koonce added 19 points and 7 rebounds, going 3/5 from deep, while Mac Riniker contributed 15 points on 6/7 shooting, including 2/3 from three-point range.
Eastern Washington’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 82 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 60% of their two-point attempts, going 20/33.
From three-point range, Eastern Washington allowed 9 threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots, or 68%. Additionally, Eastern Washington gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for Washington State as Home Favorites
Washington State Cougars Recent Game/Games
Washington State improved to 3-0 on the season with an 83-69 win over Northern Colorado on Monday, November 18th. The Cougars were -11.5 point favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 152 fell short of the O/U line of 158.
Washington State led 43-37 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points and holding Northern Colorado to 32 points.
Washington State put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 56.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 63.2%. They were dominant inside, hitting 71.4% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on just 31.8% from beyond the arc.
Cedric Coward led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 33.3% from three. Langston Reynolds added 16 points, hitting 63.6% of his shots, and Isaiah Watts knocked down 4 threes on 6 attempts, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds.
Washington State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Cougars allowed their opponent to hit 71% of their two-point attempts, with 25 made shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, Washington State’s defense held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 7 made threes. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 attempts for 75%.