Eastern Washington vs Northern Arizona Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Washington vs Northern Arizona Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, March 8th, at the CenturyLink Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Eagles’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The  Lumberjacks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Eastern Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Arizona

-Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Eagles and Lumberjacks. 

This is a Big Sky Tournament game. Eastern Washington is the 8th seed, while Northern Arizona is the 7th seed. When these two teams faced off on February 22nd, Northern Arizona secured the win 87-67. 

Eastern Washington is Struggling

Remember a few years ago when Eastern Washington was a tournament team and a very solid mid-major? That isn’t the case with this year’s team, which has lost five games in a row. Two games ago against Idaho State, they lost 78-54, and in the last game against Montana, they were knocked off 83-72. At halftime against Eastern Washington, they were actually up seven points, but in the second half they blew it. You aren’t going to win many games when you give up 53 points in the second half. Mason Williams did have a strong game, putting up 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists. 

Dan Monson has led the offense to an average of 71.9 points while their defense is giving up 75.8 points per agme. The offense has been strength for this team, but far too often they have just refused to play any sort of defense. Guard Andrew Cook has been the top player averaging 16 points while shooting 55.1 percent from the field and 21.4 percent from deep. 

A loss Would be Bad for Northern Arizona

With the way Northern Arizona has played as of late, and how they knocked off Eastern Washington just a few games ago, a loss here would be very bad. Northern Arizona faced off against Idaho State in the last game and they scored 82 points on the way to the victory. They were p 44-42 at halftime, and they never looked back on the way to the win. Carson Towt had an elite game, putting up 24 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Running up the score is going to be a key again in this game. 

Northern Arizona sits with a 17-14 record overall. The Lumberjacks are averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 71.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 108th in the league, while the defense is ranked 175th. Trent McLaughlin has been the top player for Northern Arizona this season, averaging 22.1 points while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 35.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Eastern Washington vs Northern Arizona Prediction

We have one team who is suddenly struggling, and another team who has been running up the score against everyone. Northern Arizona is averaging 76.5 points and they are going to have no issue with the offense here. Northern Arizona scored 87 points in the last game against Eastern Washington and they are going to get close to that number again here. Eastern Washington is going to struggle again in the first half, and they aren’t going to be able to fight back in the second half. Back Northern Arizona against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Nothern Arizona -3.5