Eastern Washington vs Utah Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/30/24

The Eastern Washington Eagles and the Utah Utes meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Jon M. Huntsman Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Eastern Washington vs. Utah prediction.

Eastern Washington Recap

The Eastern Washington Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back after a 67-51 loss to UC Santa Barbara last time out. After this game, Eastern Washington will head home for a date with North Dakota.

Eagles Drop 5th Straight

Nic McClain leads the Eagles in scoring and assists with 16.6 PPG and 4.1 APG along with 5.1 RPG and 3.1 SPG while Andrew Cook has 16 PPG with 3 RPG and 2.1 APG. Mason Williams has 13.5 PPG with 3.3 RPG and 2.3 SPG while Sebastian Hartmann has 10 PPG with a team-high 5.5 RPG to lead the Eagles on the glass and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Eastern Washington so far this season. As a team, Eastern Washington is averaging 72 PPG on 44.6% shooting from three, 31.1% from the foul line, and 73% from the foul line this season.

Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win

• Eastern Washington has won 15 of its last 17 Saturday day games.

Utah Recap

The Utah Utes come into this game looking to build on their 94-48 win over Mississippi Valley State last time out. After this game, the Utes will welcome Saint Mary’s to town.

Utes Win Back-To-Back Games

Gabe Madsen leads the Utes in scoring with 21.8 PPG while Ezra Ausar has 11.3 PPG with 5 RPG and Mason Madsen has 11.8 PPG. Mike Sharavjamts has 10.3 PPG with 5.2 RPG and 4.7 APG and Keanu Dawes has 10.2 PPG with a team-high 8.3 RPG to round out the scoring in double figures for the Utes so far this season as Utah’s top rebounder. Miro Little also has 9.2 PPG with 5.8 RPG and a team-high 5.8 APG as well on the year. As a team, Utah is averaging 90.8 PPG on 49.9% shooting from the field, 41.1% from three, and 68.9% from the foul line this season.

Why the Utah Utes will win

• Utah has won each of its last 17 games against non-conference opponents at Jon M. Huntsman Center.
• Eastern Washington has lost seven of its last eight games.

Eastern Washington vs. Utah Prediction

I’m on Utah here. The Utes have just shot three after three out of the gate this season and bombarded their opponents and I don’t expect that to stop here. Eastern Washington has one of the worst 3-point defenses in the country, and I just think that the Utes take advantage and bury another inferior opponent at home. Give me the Utes.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Utah -22.5