Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Eastern Washington vs Utah NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Salt Lake City.
Eastern Washington vs Utah Prediction
Betting on today's Eagles and Runnin' Utes game? Catch the action at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, UT, as the Runnin' Utes hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 154 points, with Utah being favored by -22.5 over Eastern Washington.
Eastern Washington vs. Utah Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Eastern Washington Eagles at Utah Runnin' Utes
- Where: Salt Lake City at Jon M. Huntsman Center
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds UTAH -22.5, EWASH +2200 | UTAH -9000 O/U 154
Eagles Preview: Can the Eagles Offense Score Enough in Salt Lake City?
Eastern Washington’s season continued with a 67-51 road loss to UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday, November 26th. The Eagles entered the game as +11 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 118, falling well short of the 152-point O/U line.
After trailing 30-28 at halftime, Eastern Washington struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 37.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Eastern Washington struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 51 points on 29.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.8%, with two-point shooting at 33.3% (13/39) and three-point shooting at 22.7% (5/22). They also shot 58.8% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 17 attempts.
Deuce Turner led the Eagles with 17 points in 22 minutes, shooting 60.0% from the field. Emmett Marquardt and Andrew Cook each added 14 points, with Marquardt grabbing 10 rebounds. Max Murrell contributed 11 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Eagles Team Defense
Even with Eastern Washington shooting 50% from the field, the Eagles' defense held them to 67 points. Eastern Washington went 14/24 on two-point attempts, hitting 58%.
From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington made 10 of 24 threes, shooting 41%. They also went 9/12 from the free-throw line, making 75% of their free throws. The Eagles gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Runnin' Utes Preview: Will the Runnin' Utes Find a Way to Win at Home?
Utah Runnin' Utes Recent Game/Games
Utah cruised to a 94-48 win over Mississippi Valley State on Tuesday, November 26th. Playing at home, the Utes were -43 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 142, just over the O/U line of 141.5.
Utah took control early, leading 50-21 at halftime. They continued to dominate in the 2nd half, outscoring the Delta Devils 44-27 to close out the game.
Runnin' Utes Offense Breakdown
Utah's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 94 points with a 55.9% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.8%, thanks to 63.3% shooting from two-point range and 48.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 14 threes.
Gabe Madsen led the way with 27 points in just 22 minutes, shooting 76.9% overall and 70% from three (7/10). The Utes also dished out 29 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with Miro Little contributing 16 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Runnin' Utes Team Defense
Utah's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 48 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 55% from the field. They had trouble defending inside, with the other team hitting 63% of their two-point attempts.
The Runnin' Utes also couldn't contain the three-point line, as their opponents shot 48% from deep, making 14 threes. Utah sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 attempts.
Eagles vs Runnin' Utes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road games, Eastern Washington has an ATS record of just 0-2-1. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 66 points per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Utah has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 79 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Eastern Washington has an ATS mark of 2-2-1 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Runnin' Utes have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Eastern Washington vs Utah Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Eastern Washington +22.5 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.