Eastern Washington (8-16) vs Portland State (14-9)
Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm (Reese Court)
The Line: Betting Odds: Eastern Washington +2 — Over/Under: 144.5
The Portland State Vikings are visiting the Eastern Washington Eagles on Saturday, February 8th at the Reese Court. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles Prediction. We will examine:
The Eastern Washington Eagles’ recent form and player performance
The Portland State Vikings’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Eastern Washington Eagles
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Portland State Vikings
Recent betting trends in games played between the Portland State Vikings and Eastern Washington Eagles
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles game
Eastern Washington Eagles Preview
The Eastern Washington Eagles have an 8-16 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big Sky. Eastern Washington is coming off an 83-80 win over Sacramento State. The Eagles are 6-15-1 against the spread, and 11-11 in over/under, while having a 6-4 home record.
Offensively, Eastern Washington is averaging 72.9 points per game, which ranks 219th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75 points per game (277th). The Eagles shoot 45.7% from the field (126th) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (269th). The Eagles shoot 76.8% from the free-throw line (33rd) and are grabbing 31.5 rebounds per game (342nd).
Andrew Cook leads Eastern Washington in scoring with an average of 15.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Mason Williams adds 14.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Portland State Vikings Preview
The Portland State Vikings have a 14-9 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big Sky. Portland State is coming off a 76-69 win to Idaho. The Vikings are 13-7 against the spread, and 10-10 in over/under, while having a 5-7 road record.
Offensively, Portland State is averaging 78.3 points per game, which ranks 85th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 71 points per game (163rd). The Vikings shoot 48.6% from the field (26th) and 34% from beyond the arc (173rd). The Vikings shoot 63.6% from the free throw line (356th) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (117th).
Jaylin Henderson leads Portland State in scoring this season, with an average of 13.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while Terri Miller adds 11.3 points and a team-high 5.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Eastern Washington Eagles will win
- Portland State has lost each of its last eight games at Reese Court.
- Eastern Washington has won each of its last eight games against Portland State at Reese Court.
- Eastern Washington has won the first half in each of its last seven games against Portland State.
Why the Portland State Vikings will win
- Portland State has won four of its last five day games.
- Eastern Washington has lost four of its last five games following a home win.
- Portland State has won the first half in each of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nineteen of Eastern Washington’s last 21 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Reese Court have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Portland State’s last four day games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eastern Washington ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (76.8%).
- Portland State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (63.6%).
- Portland State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.6).
Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles Prediction
Eastern Washington is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Portland State, and is 7-1 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings, and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Portland State won 64-59 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this Portland State Vikings vs Eastern Washington Eagles Prediction, Portland State is coming as –2 road favorites. Portland State is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and are coming in far better form. The Vikings are 4-2 in their last 6 games, but 8-1 against the spread in their last 9 games, while the Eagles are 1-1-5 against the spread in their last 7 games. The Vikings have already won the Eagles once this season, and I expect them to do so again today.