Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Idaho State looks much better today on their home court. A win is still up for grabs for either team after one quarter, but Idaho State is up 28-26 over Eastern Washington.
Idaho State came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll just be more of the same.
Who’s Playing
Eastern Washington Eagles @ Idaho State Bengals
Current Records: Eastern Washington 6-15, Idaho State 8-10
How To Watch
What to Know
After two games on the road, Idaho State is heading back home. They and the Eastern Washington Eagles will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Reed Gym. Things are looking good forBDOCBSGame who are projected to snag an easy win in their upcoming contest.
Last Saturday, Idaho State lost to Portland State on the road by a decisive 76-59 margin.
Even though they lost, Idaho State smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds (they’re ranked fifth in offensive rebounds per game overall). That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Eastern Washington’s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their fourth straight defeat. They fell 67-62 to N. Colorado.
Idaho State’s loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Eastern Washington, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-15.
Thursday’s match is shaping up to be a scrappy matchup: Idaho State has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 40 rebounds per game. It’s a different story for Eastern Washington, though, as they’ve been averaging only 31.8. Given Idaho State’s sizable advantage in that area, Eastern Washington will need to find a way to close that gap.
Idaho State came up short against Eastern Washington when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 88-82. Will Idaho State have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Idaho State is a solid 6-point favorite against Eastern Washington, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 139 points.
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Series History
Eastern Washington has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Idaho State.
- Feb 15, 2024 – Eastern Washington 88 vs. Idaho State 82
- Jan 20, 2024 – Eastern Washington 79 vs. Idaho State 67
- Feb 25, 2023 – Idaho State 71 vs. Eastern Washington 63
- Jan 26, 2023 – Eastern Washington 81 vs. Idaho State 68
- Feb 12, 2022 – Eastern Washington 75 vs. Idaho State 72
- Jan 24, 2022 – Eastern Washington 89 vs. Idaho State 63
- Mar 05, 2021 – Eastern Washington 75 vs. Idaho State 62
- Mar 03, 2021 – Idaho State 68 vs. Eastern Washington 63
- Mar 05, 2020 – Eastern Washington 100 vs. Idaho State 75
- Dec 30, 2019 – Idaho State 75 vs. Eastern Washington 69