Idaho State vs. Eastern Washington betting: College basketball preview for March 1

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The Idaho State Bengals (14-13, 9-7 Big Sky) are 3.5-point favorites as they look to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Eastern Washington Eagles (10-19, 6-10 Big Sky) on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Reese Court. The matchup airs at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 144.5.

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Idaho State Cover -3.5 vs Eastern Washington -104

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Idaho State vs. Eastern Washington betting lines

  • Idaho State moneyline odds to win: -156
  • Eastern Washington moneyline odds to win: +129
  • Spread: Idaho State (-3.5)
  • Total: 144.5

Idaho State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Idaho State owns a better record against the spread in home games (7-3-0) than it does in road games (8-5-0).
  • The Bengals have gone over the total in seven of 10 home games (70%), compared to eight of 13 road games (61.5%).
  • At home, Idaho State has won more often as a moneyline favorite, putting up a record of 7-1 (.875). In road games, it is 1-1 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Bengals have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 73.9 points per game in their last 10 contests, 0.7 points fewer than the 74.6 they’ve scored this year.
  • Idaho State has been less stingy on defense as of late, giving up 73.0 points per game during its past 10 contests compared to the 69.7 points per game its opponents are averaging in the 2024-25 season.
  • The Bengals are trending up from deep over their last 10 outings, making 7.8 threes per game and shooting 35.3% from long range compared to their season-long averages of 7.7 makes and 33.5% from distance in the 2024-25 season.

Idaho State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-8-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-2-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-8-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-10 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.4 (257th in nation) 44.8 (236th) 34.9 (47th) 26.5 (ninth) 13.7 (176th) 10.3 (87th)

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Eastern Washington statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Eastern Washington has a better winning percentage at home (.273, 3-8-0 record) than away (.267, 4-11-0).
  • In 2024-25 a lower percentage of the Eagles’ games have finished above the over/under at home (45.5%, five of 11) than away (46.7%, seven of 15).
  • In 2024-25 when moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have a better winning percentage at home (.600, 3-2 record) than away (.071, 1-13).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Eagles are posting 70.2 points per game, compared to their season average of 72.6.
  • Eastern Washington has played better defensively over its last 10 games, allowing 73.2 points per contest, 2.2 fewer points than its season average of 75.4 allowed.
  • The Eagles are making 6.9 treys per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.1 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.0). That said, they own a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (32.9%) compared to their season average from downtown (32.6%).

Eastern Washington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-20-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 4-11-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 4-12-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 6-14-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-3 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-16 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-13)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.8 (120th in nation) 46.7 (324th) 28.0 (343rd) 30.3 (128th) 13.6 (182nd) 12.1 (268th)
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