Eastern Washington vs Northern Arizona Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and the Eastern Washington Eagles will meet on Thursday night in a Big Sky matchup at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks enter Thursday night’s contest with a 7–14 record, including a 1–7 conference record and a 7-4 record at home. The Lumberjacks have compiled wins over Justice College, Embry‑Riddle, Cal Poly, and Southeast Missouri State, while dropping games to North Dakota State, Arizona, South Dakota State, and Drake. Earlier this season, in the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 69–68 loss to North Dakota State, Northern Arizona forward Zack Davidson amassed 20 points (7 of 12 shooting from the field), 4 rebounds and 1 steal showcasing his ability to lead the Lumberjacks frontcourt.

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks average 67.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting from the field and 35.5 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. Defensively, the Lumberjacks are allowing opponents 77.6 points per game.

Sophomore forward Zack Davidson leads the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks averaging 14 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1 assist per game. Junior guard Ryan Abelman adds 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per contest, while junior guard Isaiah Shaw contributes 9.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest. Senior forward Traivar Jackson provides a strong interior presence averaging 7.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.

Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Preview

The Eastern Washington Eagles enter Thursday’s contest with a 5–15 win‑loss record, including a 3–4 mark in conference play and an abysmal 1-11 record on the road. The Eagles have amassed wins over Sacramento State, Idaho State, Montana and Kansas City, while dropping games to Portland State, Montana State, and Weber State. In the Eastern Washington Eagles 75–67 win over Sacramento State four days ago, Eastern Washington forward Kiree Huie tallied 16 points (6 of 11 shooting from the field), 6 rebounds and 2 assists.

The Eastern Washington Eagles are averaging 75.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting from the field and 34.1 percent shooting from beyond the arc per game. Shifting our focus to the defensive side of the basketball, the Eagles are allowing 82 points per contest which ranks a dreadful 326th in the country.

Senior guard Isaiah Moses leads the Eastern Washington Eagles averaging 17.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1 steal. Senior forward Kiree Huie contributes 12.6 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per contest providing the Eagles with a presence in the paint. Senior guard Johnny Radford averages 7.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.  

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

•            Quality guard play. Abelman and Shaw provide consistent perimeter scoring.

•            Interior presence. Davidson and Jackson provide rebounding, inside scoring, and rim protection.

•            Home edge. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have played relatively well at home (7-4) this season.             

Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win

•            Backcourt play. Senior guard Isaiah Moses leads the Eastern Washington Eagles averaging 17.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1 steal.

•            Efficient offense. The Eastern Washington Eagles are averaging 75.3 points per game. Conversely, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks average just 67.8 points per contest.

Northern Arizona vs. Eastern Washington Prediction

This matchup features Northern Arizona’s home court strength, shooting efficiency and backcourt scoring against an Eastern Washington team that has struggled defensively but enters with momentum from a strong recent offensive performance. Eastern Washington’s perimeter shooting gives them a path to stay competitive, but Northern Arizona’s superior field‑goal efficiency, home record and more reliable late‑game scoring present a difficult matchup for an Eagles team that has been vulnerable to formidable offenses in 2025. For the reasons just noted, I am backing the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks plus the 1.5 points in this game.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Northern Arizona +1.5