The Montana Grizzlies and Eastern Washington Eagles meet on Monday in college basketball action at
Dahlberg Arena. Here’s a Montana vs Eastern Washington Prediction. This article will include a Montana vs Eastern Washington Pick.
Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Washington Eagles (10-20, 7-19-2 ATS) went through their best period of the season, during which they recorded four consecutive wins. However, Eastern Washington returned to losing ways with four straight defeats to Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona, Weber State, and Idaho State. The Eagles are 8th in the Big Sky Standings with eight wins behind Montana.
Eastern Washington averages 71.9 PPG (259th) and allows 75.5 PPG (287th). The Eagles are 431st in rebounds (30.4) and 195th in assists (13.8). Andrew Cook leads the team with 15.9 PPG, 3.6 RPG, and 1.3 SPG. Mason Williams follows him with 13.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.4 APG, and 1.2 SPG, while Nic McClain contributes 10.9 PPG, 3.6 RPG, a team-high 3.9 APG, and a team-high 2.0 SPG.
Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Montana Grizzlies (21-9, 13-11-3 ATS) have played some excellent basketball lately. They were on a ten-game winning streak and close to registering 11th in a row, but the Grizzlies fell short of Portland State in overtime. That defeat probably cost Montana the 1st place in the Big Sky, so the Grizzlies will likely enter the conference tourney as the No. 2 seed.
Montana is averaging 76.3 PPG (120th) and is allowing 73.5 PPG (228th). The Grizzlies are getting 31.8 RPG (389th) and dish out 13.8 APG (195th). Malik Moore is the team’s top scorer with 13.2 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 2.6 APG. Money Williams adds 13.1 PPG, 3.7 RPG, a team-high 3.1 APG, and 1.1 SPG, while Joe Pridgen contributes 11.6, PPG and a team-high 6.9 APG.
Why the Montana Grizzlies will win
- Montana has won each of its last 16 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
- Eastern Washington has lost eight of its last nine night games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Montana has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Montana’s last 10 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Six of Eastern Washington’s last eight road night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 148+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Montana ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
- Montana ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.2%).
- Eastern Washington ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.0%).
Montana vs Eastern Washington Prediction
Although Eastern Washington won four of the last five H2H encounters, Montana was victorious two months ago, when the Grizzlies were better 92-81 at EWU. Montana is 14-1 at home, while Eastern Washington is 2-13 on the road, so this one is a no-brainer to me. The Grizzlies are on a six-game winning run at home, while Eastern Washington has only covered the Spread in 7 of its last 31 games. I am going with Montana to cover.