Eastern Washington Eagles vs Sacramento State Hornets Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Sacramento State vs Eastern Washington NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Cheney.

Sacramento State vs Eastern Washington Prediction

Betting on today's Hornets and Eagles game? Catch the action at Reese Court in Cheney, WA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 135 points, and Eastern Washington is favored by -8.5 to win at home against Sacramento State.

Sacramento State vs. Eastern Washington Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Sacramento State Hornets at Eastern Washington Eagles
Where: Cheney at Reese Court
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds EWASH -8.5, SACST +310 | EWASH -400 O/U 135

Hornets Preview: Taking a Look at the Hornets Chances in Cheney

Sacramento State Hornets Recent Game/Games

The Hornets fell to 3-16 on the season after an 87-59 road loss to Montana on Saturday, February 1st. Sacramento State entered the game as +11 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-26 at halftime, the Hornets allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 33. The game’s total points of 146 exceeded the over/under line of 139.

Hornets Offense Breakdown

Sacramento State struggled offensively in their last game, putting up just 59 points with a field goal percentage of 37% (20/54). Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 21.7% of their threes, going 5/23 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they connected on 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.

The Hornets managed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Kai Johnson led the team with 15 points in 19 minutes, shooting 5/6 from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Julian Vaughns and Leo Ricketts each added 13 points, with Ricketts hitting 2/5 from deep. Austin Patterson contributed 11 points, shooting 3/6 from three-point range.

Hornets Team Defense

Sacramento State's defense struggled, giving up 87 points on 56% shooting. They allowed 32 made field goals on 57 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Hornets gave up 20 two-pointers on 31 attempts, a 64% success rate. From three, they allowed 12 threes on 26 attempts, with the opposing team also hitting all 11 free throws.

Eagles Preview: Will Eastern Washington Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Eastern Washington Eagles Recent Game/Games

Eastern Washington improved to 5-16 on the season with a 72-49 road win over Weber State on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

After leading 27-24 at halftime, Eastern Washington dominated the 2nd half, outscoring Weber State 45-25. The game’s total points of 121 fell well short of the 141.5 O/U line.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Eastern Washington's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.5% overall and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, but they managed to hit 91.7% of their free throws, going 22-for-24 from the line.

Andrew Cook led the way with 27 points on 9-of-16 shooting, while Blaise Threatt added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Emmett Marquardt contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Vice Zanki and Viljami Vartiainen each hit 3 threes, with Zanki shooting 42.9% from deep.

Eagles Team Defense

Eastern Washington's defense was dominant, giving up just 49 points while holding their opponent to 27% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside, allowing only 9 made two-pointers on 37 attempts (24%).

From beyond the arc, Eastern Washington's defense conceded 6 threes on 18 attempts (33%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 13 (59%). The Eagles gave up 7 offensive rebounds.

Hornets vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Sacramento State has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 60 points per game in these games.
Although Eastern Washington has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 68 points per game in these games.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Eagles have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.