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Eastern Washington Eagles vs Idaho Vandals Betting Preview
Eastern Washington travels to Moscow to face Idaho on Saturday afternoon in a Big Sky conference matchup at ICCU Arena. Tipoff is set for 5:00 PM ET, with streaming coverage on ESPN+. Idaho enters with an 8-5 record and a perfect 4-0 mark at home, while Eastern Washington has struggled at 2-11 overall and remains winless on the road.
The market reflects that gap, installing Idaho as a solid home favorite. You can track live spread and total movement on the NCAA basketball odds page.
Despite the records, Eastern Washington brings scoring ability that keeps this matchup from being one-sided on paper.
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Line Movement and Odds
Idaho opened as a mid-range home favorite and remains at -7.5, with a moneyline near -281. Eastern Washington sits at +227. The total is set at 153.5, driven by both teams’ ability to score efficiently when shots fall.
Public action leans toward Idaho based on home dominance. Sharper bettors are more cautious with the number due to Eastern Washington’s offensive efficiency. For additional context across the slate, see the college basketball previews page.
Matchup Breakdown
Eastern Washington’s offense is better than its record. The Eagles average 77.7 points per game and shoot 46.6 percent from the field. Isaiah Moses leads the scoring, while Alton Hamilton IV and Kiree Huie provide efficient secondary options. The issue has been defense, especially in transition and on the road.
Idaho’s edge comes from balance and shooting. The Vandals average over 81 points per game and rank top-20 nationally in made three-pointers per game. Kolton Mitchell handles creation duties, while Brody Rowbury anchors the interior and cleans the glass. At home, Idaho’s spacing and confidence from deep have separated them late in games.
If you want to compare this matchup against similar Big Sky spots, the free college basketball picks page provides helpful benchmarks.
Injuries and Conditions
Eastern Washington
No major rotation changes reported.
Full details: Eastern Washington team page
Idaho
No key injuries reported.
Full details: Idaho team page
Indoor venue, no external factors.
Best Bets and Prediction
Idaho should control the game at home, but the number leaves room for Eastern Washington to stay competitive. The Eagles’ shooting efficiency gives them a path to hang around even if they struggle defensively.
Projected Score: Idaho 80, Eastern Washington 75
Best Bet: Eastern Washington +7.5
Secondary Lean: Under 153.5 due to Idaho’s slower pace and half-court emphasis
For spread sizing and pace-based angles, the Bettors Handbook breaks down how to approach conference totals.
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Conference games reward discipline.ints per game. However, the projected total score is 155, slightly above the line, but considering Idaho’s slower pace of 62.9 possessions per game, the under is more favorable.
