Idaho vs Eastern Washington 2/19/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Eastern Washington Eagles (14-12) vs. Idaho Vandals (7-18)
February 19, 2022 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Idaho Vandals +4.5 / Eastern Washington Eagles -4.5; Over/Under: 153
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The Eastern Washington Eagles will travel to ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals this Saturday night in College Basketball action.
The Eastern Washington Eagles won their 3rd straight game and improved to 14-12 on the season after defeating the Montana State Bobcats, 88-86 (OT), this past Thursday. Eastern Washington fought back from a 74-67 deficit with 2:49 left in regulation to force OT and was able to secure the victory after Rylan Bergersen hit a game-winning jumper with just :05 seconds left in OT. Eastern Washington shot 51.6% from the field & 35.0% from beyond the arc while allowing Montana State to shoot 45.5% from the field & 37.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Eagles was Linton Acliese who had 38 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, & 1 block.
On the season, Eastern Washington is averaging 76.9 ppg on 44.5% shooting from the field. The Eagles are averaging 8.8 three-pointers per game on 34.6% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Eastern Washington has been led by Steele Venters (16.8 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.0 apg), Linton Acliese (16.2 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.2 apg), Rylan Bergersen (13.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.3 spg), & Angelo Allegri (11.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.0 spg).
Defensively, Eastern Washington is allowing their opponents to average 74.3 ppg on 42.5% shooting from the field. The Eagles have a rebound margin of 3.0 and a turnover margin of -1.5
The Idaho Vandals won their 2nd straight game and improved to 7-18 on the season after defeating the Montana Grizzlies, 82-76, this past Thursday. Idaho was lights out on the offensive end against Montana and was able to hold off the Grizzlies for the victory after taking a 77-72 lead with :46 seconds left in regulation. Idaho shot 52.0% from the field & 60.0% from beyond the arc while allowing Montana to shoot 47.5% from the field & 41.2% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Vandals was Yusef Salih who had 19 points, 3 rebounds, & 1 assist.
On the season, Idaho is averaging 73.4 ppg on 43.8% shooting from the field. The Vandals are averaging 8.2 three-pointers per game on 37.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Idaho has been led by Mikey Dixon (17.2 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.9 apg), Trevante Anderson (13.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 3.6 apg), Rashad Smith (9.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 1.3 apg), & Tanner Christensen (8.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.0 apg).
Defensviely, Idaho is allowing their opponents to average 80.1 ppg on 47.9% shooting from the field. The Vandals have a rebound margin of -2.4 and a turnover margin of -2.8.
The Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games, however, are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. Idaho. The Vandals are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games & 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games.
Eastern Washington is coming off a big victory against Montana State and has been led by a solid offense that ranks 50th in scoring offense, however, the Eagles rank just 301st in scoring defense and have a losing road record. Idaho is coming off impressive victories against Weber State & Montana and between the fact that the Vandals offense should have plenty of success and that Idaho almost upset Easter Washington on the road earlier this season, I think the play here is to take the Vandals and the points. Good Luck!
