| MATCHUP | Montana State Bobcats | Eastern Washington Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-7 | 2-13 |
| Where | Reese Court, Cheney, WA | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Montana State Bobcats and Eastern Washington Eagles meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Reese Court. Here’s a Montana State vs Eastern Washington Prediction. This article will include a Montana State vs Eastern Washington Pick.
Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Montana State Bobcats beat Northern Arizona and Northern Colorado, and they play Idaho next. Montana State has won 4 straight games.
The Montana State Bobcats are averaging 85.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Patrick McMahon is averaging 14.1 points and 2.2 assists, while Jed Miller is averaging 13.1 points and 5.1 rebounds. Davian Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Christian King is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Montana State Bobcats are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Montana State Bobcats are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Preview
The Eastern Washington Eagles lost to BYU and Idaho, and they play Montana next. Eastern Washington has lost 5 straight games.
The Eastern Washington Eagles are averaging 78 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 86.4 points on 51.3 percent shooting. Isaiah Moses is averaging 16.9 points and 3.9 assists, while Alton Hamilton IV is averaging 12.2 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kiree Huie is the third double-digit scorer and Johnny Radford is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Eastern Washington Eagles are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Washington Eagles are allowing 39.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win
- The home team has won each of the last four games between Montana State and Eastern Washington.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Eastern Washington has lost each of its last seven games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Montana State has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Montana State has won the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Montana State’s last 11 Thursday road games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Seven of Eastern Washington’s last eight home games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Washington ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (31.0).
- Montana State ranks T27th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.3).
- Montana State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.3).
Montana State vs Eastern Washington Prediction
Eastern Washington hasn’t played much defense this season and simply isn’t that appealing overall. Outside of a loss to Oral Roberts, Montana State has beat the teams it’s supposed to beat this season and is 8-4 ATS on the season. Montana State has a couple of road wins already this season as well. I just can’t get there with Eastern Washington, a team that doesn’t defend. The line is reasonable. I’ll lay the points with Montana State.