Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Eastern Washington vs South Dakota State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Brookings.
Eastern Washington vs South Dakota State Prediction
Betting on today's Eagles and Jackrabbits game? Catch the action at First Bank & Trust Arena in Brookings, SD, as the Jackrabbits hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on Summ. The over/under for this game is set at 153.5 points, and South Dakota State is favored by -10 against Eastern Washington in a non-conference matchup.
Eastern Washington vs. South Dakota State Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Eastern Washington Eagles at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Where: Brookings at First Bank & Trust Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds SDKST -10, EWASH +322 | SDKST -425 O/U 153.5
Eagles Preview: Are the Eagles Ready for a Win at Brookings?
Eastern Washington improved to 2-7 on the season with an 87-81 home win over North Dakota on Wednesday, December 4th. Despite being favored by seven points, the Eagles didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 168 exceeded the over/under line of 150.5.
After trailing 42-40 at halftime, Eastern Washington turned things around in the second half, outscoring North Dakota 47-39.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Eastern Washington's offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%. They connected on 12 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 54.5% from deep, while their two-point shooting was 47.5% (19/40). At the free-throw line, the Eagles shot 72.2%, making 13 of 18 attempts.
Treysen Eaglestaff led the way with 24 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. Andrew Cook and Amar Kuljuhovic each added 20 points, with Kuljuhovic shooting 63.6% from the field. The Eagles grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 16 assists in the win.
Eagles Team Defense
Eastern Washington's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 47% success rate for the opposing team.
The Eagles also had trouble defending the three-point line, where they gave up 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% clip. Additionally, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 free throws (72%). Eastern Washington also allowed 15 offensive rebounds.
Jackrabbits Preview: Can the Jackrabbits Grab a Win at Home?
The Jackrabbits fell to 5-3 on the season after a 71-67 road loss to Montana on Wednesday. South Dakota State entered the game as 1-point favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the O/U line of 151.5.
After trailing 38-27 at halftime, the Jackrabbits outscored the Grizzlies 40-33 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Jackrabbits Offense Breakdown
South Dakota State struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 23 threes for 17.4% in their latest game, contributing to an overall field goal percentage of 40.6% and an effective field goal percentage of 43.8%. They were more efficient inside, connecting on 53.7% of their two-point attempts, and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, making 11 of 12 shots for 91.7%.
Brandon Whitney and Austin Patterson both shot 71.4% from the field, with Whitney going 2 for 2 from deep. Damon Wilkinson was 7 of 9 overall, while Malik Moore led the team with 16 points. Matthew Mors added 14 points and 9 rebounds, and Joe Pridgen contributed 8 boards.
Jackrabbits Team Defense
South Dakota State's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field (26/58). Inside the arc, they allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Jackrabbits' opponents went 8/26, shooting 30%. South Dakota State also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11 free throws (68%). The Jackrabbits limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5.
Eagles vs Jackrabbits Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although Eastern Washington has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-5-1. The team averaged 75 points per game in these games.
- Although South Dakota State has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 73 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have gone 2-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- South Dakota State has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Eastern Washington vs South Dakota State Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Eastern Washington +10 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.