Eastern Washington Eagles (14-8) vs. Portland State Vikings (14-8)
February 5, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Portland State Vikings +3.5; Over/Under: +146.5
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The Eastern Washington Eagles will play the Portland State Vikings in a Big Sky game on Monday night at Viking Pavilion in Portland, Oregon. Eastern Washington has won 10 of their last 11 games, while Portland State is on a three game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Eastern Washington vs Portland State prediction.
Eastern Washington Preview
The Eastern Washington Eagles are 14-8 (8-1) this year after they defeated Montana by a score of 78-65 in their last game. Eastern Washington led 33-30 at the half and they scored 45 points in the second half for the win. The Eagles shot 47.9% from the field and were +10 in rebounding margin in the game. Eastern Washington lost to Montana State by a score of 70-60 in the game prior to Montana, but did win the previous nine games. The Eagles are scoring 78.4 points per game with 34.5 rebounds per game and 17.1 assists per game, while allowing 71.8 points against per game this year. Cedric Coward is averaging 13.8 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, and 1.7 assists per game. Eastern Washington is shooting 49.2% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 37% on three pointers this season.
Portland State Preview
The Portland State Vikings are 14-8 (5-4) this season after they defeated Sacramento State by a score of 58-51 in their last game. Portland State trailed 29-24 at halftime, but they out scored Sacramento State 34-22 in the second half for the win. The Vikings shot 41.5% from the field and forced 15 turnovers in the game. Portland State defeated Montana State by a score of 94-91 and Montana by a score of 72-46 in the two games prior to Sacramento State. The Vikings are scoring 71.3 points per game with 36.5 rebounds per game and 12.7 assists per game, while giving up 70.3 points against per game this year. KJ Allen is averaging 11.7 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. Portland State is shooting 42% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year.
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Portland State Vikings Team Facts
- The home team has won each of Portland State’s last six games.
- Each of Portland State’s last nine Monday games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Portland State has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 night games against the Big Sky Conference.
Eastern Washington Eagles Team Facts
- Eastern Washington has won each of its last eight games against Portland State.
- Five of Eastern Washington’s last six road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Eastern Washington has won the first half in each of its last five games against Portland State.
Eastern Washington vs Portland State Betting Prediction
Portland State comes into this game on a three game winning streak and they will be at home for this matchup. The Vikings only shoot 42% from the field, but they are scoring 71.3 points per game this season. Eastern Washington is 8-1 in conference play and they are shooting 49.2% from the field, but they did lose to Montana State two games ago. Eastern Washington has been very solid this year, but I think this is a tough spot for them. Portland State is playing well and they are at home. Take the Vikings here.
