Weber State Wildcats vs Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/17/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Eagles? Tip off is at at 5:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Reese Court in Cheney, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Eastern Washington is favored by -4 vs. Weber State in a Big Sky conference matchup.
WEBER STATE WILDCATS VS EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Eastern Washington Eagles -4
This game will be played at Reese Court at 5:00 ET on Saturday, February 17th.
WHY BET THE EASTERN WASHINGTON EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Eastern Washington pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Can the Wildcats Pull the Upset on the Road?
With a record of 17-9, Weber State is coming off a one-point win over Idaho, and they have won five straight games. So far this season, they have gone 8-5 in Big Sky games and 9-4 in non-conference games. On the road, the Wildcats are 6-6, and they have gone 3-0 in their last three road games.
As the underdog, Weber State has gone 4-3 this season, and they have gone 10-6 when favored. Their average scoring margin on the road is -0.9 points per game, and they come into this game with a record of 5-5 in their last 10 road games. So far this season, they have gone 17-9.
As the underdog, Weber State has gone 4-3 vs. the spread this season. On the road, the Wildcats’ ATS mark is just 4-8 this year and they are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. Overall, Weber State’s ATS record for the season is 10-13.
So far this season, the over/under record in Weber State games is 11-9-3. Today’s over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (138). Over their last five games, the average scoring total is 138 points. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-1-1.
In their previous game, the Wildcats’ offense finished with 70 points, which is right in line with their current average of 74.8 points per contest. In terms of three-point shooting, the Wildcats offense has been good from outside, hitting 35% of their three-pointers on an average of 22.3 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 46%.
So far, the Wildcats’ defense is ranked 30th in the country at 65.0 points per contest. The Weber State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 69 points and allowed Idaho to connect on 7 threes.
Does Eastern Washington Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Eastern Washington has been dominant at home this season, going a perfect 7-0 with an average scoring margin of +14.3 points per game. They have won nine of their last 10 games at home, and they are currently on a four-game winning streak.
Overall, the Eagles are 17-8 this season, and they have gone 11-1 in Big Sky Conference play. For the year, they have been the favorite in 13 of their 25 games, going 12-1 in those contests.
Eastern Washington has an ATS record of 16-7 this season, including a mark of 4-3 at home. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have gone 6-4 vs. the spread.
This season, the over/under record for Eastern Washington games is 15-8, and today’s line of 150.5 is close to the average OU line of 149.4. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 167 points, and the over/under record in their last 10 games is 6-4.
Eastern Washington is fresh off a strong offensive showing, putting up 88 points versus Idaho State. This output is higher than their season-average of 79.6 points per game. Leading Eastern Washington in scoring vs. Idaho State was Casey Jones with his 26 points. Ethan Price also added 11 points for the Eagles.
At present, the Eagles’ defense is nationally ranked 189th, allowing 72.7 points per game. In today’s game vs. Weber State, the Eastern Washington defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Eastern Washington made 19 free-throws vs. the Eagles.