Eastern Washington vs Portland State Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks

The Eastern Washington Eagles are visiting the Portland State Vikings on Thursday, January 9th at the Viking Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Eastern Washington Eagles vs Portland State Vikings Prediction. We will examine:

The Portland State Vikings’ recent form and player performance

The Eastern Washington Eagles’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Portland State Vikings

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Washington Eagles

Recent betting trends in games played between Eastern Washington Eagles and Portland State Vikings

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Eastern Washington Eagles vs Portland State Vikings game

Portland State Vikings Preview

The Portland State Vikings have an 8-6 record this season and are sitting in the 8th place of the Big Sky. Portland State is coming off a 53-56 loss to Sacramento State. The Vikings are 5-6 against the spread, and 7-4 in over/under while having a 3-4 home record.

Offensively, Portland State is averaging 81.2 points per game, which ranks 61st in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 72.8 points per game (229th). The Vikings shoot 49.3% from the field (28th) and 32.7% from beyond the arc (241st). The Vikings shoot 62.2% from the free throw line (357th) and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game (105th).

Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring this season, with an average of 14.3 points, while Isiah Johnson adds 11.1 points and a team-high 5.7 rebounds.

Eastern Washington Eagles Preview

The Eastern Washington Eagles have a 5-10 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the Big Sky. Eastern Washington is coming off a 68-63 win over Montana State. The Eagles are 4-9 against the spread and 8-5 in over/under while having a 0-7 road record. 

Offensively, Eastern Washington is averaging 75.9 points per game, which ranks 173rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 78.7 points per game (334th). The Eagles shoot 46.7% from the field (104th) and 32.1% from beyond the arc (270th). The Eagles shoot 78.3% from the free-throw line, which is the 19th-best in the nation, and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game (345th).

Andrew Cook leads Eastern Washington in scoring with an average of 16.5 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Nic McClain adds 15.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and a team-high 4.1 assists. Eastern Washington will meet Sacramento State, Idaho, Montana State, and Northern Arizona after this game.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won seven of its last eight games at Viking Pavilion.
• Eastern Washington has lost six of its last eight night games.
• Portland State has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win

• Eastern Washington has won each of its last nine games against Portland State.
• Portland State has lost five of its last six games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Eastern Washington has won the first half in each of its last six games against Portland State.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Portland State’s last eight night games have produced a total of 156+ points.
• Four of Eastern Washington’s last five night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 161+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Portland State ranks T357th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (62.2%).
• Portland State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.7).
• Eastern Washington ranks 355th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
• Eastern Washington ranks T18th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.3%).

Eastern Washington Eagles vs Portland State Vikings Prediction

Eastern Washington has won their last nine meetings against Portland State and is 7-0 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Eastern Washington won 90-77 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the total. In this Eastern Washington Eagles vs Portland State Vikings Prediction, Portland State is coming as -3 home favorites. Portland State is better both offensively, scoring 5.3 points more than Eastern Washington, and defensively, allowing 5.9 points less. The Vikings are winning by an average of 8.4 points this season, while the Eagles are losing by an average of 2.8 points. The Eagles have been winless on the road, and also having trouble covering spreads, as they are 2-8 against the spread in their last 10 games. Take the better team in Portland State Vikings and lay the points at home.