Eastern Washington vs BYU Prediction 12/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Eastern Washington vs BYU prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 22nd at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Washington Eagles are 2-10 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 101-77 in their last game. Eastern Washington trailed 50-34 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Eagles shot 40% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Alton Hamilton IV led Eastern Washington with 19 points and nine rebounds, while Kiree Huie added 17 points and nine rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Eastern Washington lost to Washington State by a score of 78-63 and Cal Baptist by a score of 88-83. The Eagles have scored 77.4 points per game with 32.4 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 84.7 points against per game this season. Isaiah Moses is averaging 17.6 points and 3.7 assists per game, while Alton Hamilton IV is averaging 12.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Eagles. Eastern Washington is shooting 46.6% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this season. 

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars are 11-1 this year after they defeated Abilene Christian by a score of 85-67 in their last game. BYU led 43-36 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half in the double-digit win. The Cougars shot 60% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. AJ Dybantsa led BYU with 35 points and six rebounds, while Richie Saunders added 21 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, BYU defeated Pacific by a score of 93-57 and UC Riverside by a score of 100-53. The Cougars have scored 85.6 points per game with 39.1 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.4 points against per game this season. AJ Dybantsa is averaging 22.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Richie Saunders is averaging 18.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Cougars. BYU is shooting 49.9% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last 21 night games against non-Conference opponents at Marriott Center.
• Eastern Washington has lost 12 of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Eastern Washington has lost the first half in 19 of its last 20 games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of BYU’s last 10 night games at Marriott Center have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Each of Eastern Washington’s last three games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 168+ points.

Eastern Washington vs BYU Prediction 

BYU rolls into this matchup ranked in the top 10 and they are 7-0 at home this year. The Cougars are shooting 50% from the field and they have scored at least 85 points in four of their last five. Eastern Washington is 0-8 on the road and they are shooting 47% from the field. The Eagles have allowed at least 88 points in three of their last five games and I don’t think they are going to get many stops here. Take the over in this matchup.

David Racey's Pick: Over 161.5