Montana State vs. Eastern Washington betting: College basketball preview for January 20

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The Montana State Bobcats (7-12, 2-4 Big Sky) are at home in Big Sky play against the Eastern Washington Eagles (6-12, 2-3 Big Sky) on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET. The Bobcats are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.

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Montana State vs. Eastern Washington betting lines

  • Montana State moneyline odds to win: -246
  • Eastern Washington moneyline odds to win: +199
  • Spread: Montana State (-5.5)
  • Total: 145.5

Montana State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Montana State has done a better job covering the spread at home (3-3-0) than it has in road tilts (4-8-0).
  • The Bobcats have exceeded the total in two of six home games (33.3%). They’ve done better on the road, going over the total in seven of 12 matchups (58.3%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Montana State has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to road games (.250).

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Bobcats have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 67.9 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 71.8 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
  • The last 10 games have seen Montana State give up 2.5 more points per game (73.0) than its season-long average (70.5).
  • During their last 10 contests, the Bobcats are making 1.0 fewer three-pointer per game than their season long average (8.0 compared to 9.0 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (32.4% compared to 34.6% season-long).

Montana State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-11-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 7-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-5 (Home: 4-2; Away: 1-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.1 (225th in nation) 43.6 (200th) 29.3 (328th) 32.8 (278th) 13.6 (191st) 9.6 (25th)

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Eastern Washington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This year, Eastern Washington is 2-3-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). On the road, it is 3-7-0 ATS (.300).
  • Looking at the over/under, Eagles games have finished over more often at home (four of five, 80%) than on the road (four of 10, 40%).
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have a better winning percentage at home (.667, 2-1 record) than away (.000, 0-9).

Recent trends

  • The Eagles are averaging 75.4 points per game over their previous 10 games, which is 1.1 more than their average for the season (74.3).
  • While Eastern Washington is surrendering 76.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, allowing 72.4 points per contest.
  • The Eagles are making 6.8 treys per contest in their last 10 games, which is 0.2 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 (33.0%) compared to their season average from three-point land (32.6%).

Eastern Washington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-11-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 4-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-1-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (126th in nation) 46.5 (322nd) 29.2 (330th) 31.5 (199th) 14.3 (146th) 12.7 (289th)
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