Idaho State vs Eastern Washington Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Idaho State Bengals are visiting the Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday, March 1st at the Reese Court. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Idaho State Bengals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Prediction. We will examine:

The Eastern Washington Eagles recent form and player performance

The Idaho State Bengals recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Washington Eagles

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Idaho State Bengals

Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho State Bengals and Eastern Washington Eagles

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

Eastern Washington Eagles Preview

The Eastern Washington Eagles have a 10-19 record this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Big Sky. Eastern Washington is coming off a 64-66 loss by Weber State. The Eagles are 7-18-2 against the spread, and 13-14 in over/under, while having an 8-5 home record. 

Offensively, Eastern Washington is averaging 72.6 points per game, which ranks 228th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.4 points per game (286th). The Eagles shoot with 45.8% from the field (126th), and with 32.6% from beyond the arc (261st). The Eagles shoot with 77.8% from the free-throw line (21st), and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game (350th).

Andrew Cook leads Eastern Washington in scoring with an average of 15.6 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Mason Williams adds 13.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.

Idaho State Bengals Preview

The Idaho State Bengals have a 14-13 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the Big Sky. The Bengals are coming off a 69-65 win in Idaho. The Bengals are 16-8 against the spread, and 15-9 in over/under, while having a 4-10 road record.

Offensively, Idaho State is averaging 74.6 points per game, which ranks 159th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.7 points per game (112th). The Bengals shoot with 43.4% from the field (264th), and with 33.5% from beyond the arc (207th). The Bengals shoot with 73.5% from the free-throw line (129th), and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game (49th).

Dylan Darling leads Idaho State in scoring with an average of 19.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and a team-high 5.8 assists, while Jake O’Neil adds 13.1 points and a team-high 9.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win

• Eastern Washington has won 29 of its last 33 day games against the Big Sky Conference at Reese Court.
• Idaho State has lost seven of its last eight games at Reese Court.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Reese Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Idaho State has won each of its last three games.
• Eastern Washington has lost each of its last three games.
• Eastern Washington has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big Sky Conference.

Idaho State Bengals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Prediction

Eastern Washington is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against Idaho State, but Idaho State is 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Idaho State won 78-70 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. 

In this Idaho State Bengals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Prediction, Idaho State is coming as -3.5 road favorites. Idaho State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, but they have been very ineffective on the road, while Eastern Washington has been above average at home. The Eagles are coming off three consecutive losses, where they failed to cover the spread in all three games, while on the other hand, the Bengals are 3-0 in their last 3 games and 3-0 against the spread. Take the better team in better form, so take the Idaho State Bengals and lay the points on the road.