How to watch Eastern Washington vs. Southern Utah basketball game
By Scout Staff
2 min read
Who’s Playing
Southern Utah @ Eastern Washington
Current Records: Southern Utah 3-3; Eastern Washington 3-3
What to Know
Get ready for a Big Sky battle as the Eastern Washington Eagles and the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will face off at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at Reese Court. The teams split their matchups last year, with Eastern Washington winning the first 75-63 at home on the road and Southern Utah taking the second 99-94.
The Eagles didn’t have too much breathing room in their game with the Washington State Cougars on Saturday, but they still walked away with a 76-71 win. Four players on Eastern Washington scored in the double digits: Mason Landdeck (24), forward Ethan Price (12), forward Angelo Allegri (10), and guard Rylan Bergersen (10).
As for Southern Utah, they have more to be thankful for after their matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons last Wednesday. Southern Utah captured a comfortable 87-73 victory.
Eastern Washington is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 3-1 against the spread when expected to lose.
The wins brought the Eagles up to 3-3 and the Thunderbirds to a reciprocal 3-3. Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Eastern Washington is 31st worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 77 on average. Southern Utah has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the 34th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 76.7 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Reese Court — Cheney, Washington
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $30.00
Odds
The Thunderbirds are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Thunderbirds, as the game opened with the Thunderbirds as a 3-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Eastern Washington have won 11 out of their last 14 games against Southern Utah.
- Jan 16, 2021 – Southern Utah 99 vs. Eastern Washington 94
- Jan 14, 2021 – Eastern Washington 75 vs. Southern Utah 63
- Feb 27, 2020 – Eastern Washington 69 vs. Southern Utah 51
- Jan 25, 2020 – Eastern Washington 81 vs. Southern Utah 78
- Mar 15, 2019 – Eastern Washington 77 vs. Southern Utah 61
- Feb 21, 2019 – Southern Utah 76 vs. Eastern Washington 62
- Feb 02, 2019 – Eastern Washington 82 vs. Southern Utah 79
- Mar 09, 2018 – Eastern Washington 82 vs. Southern Utah 70
- Mar 01, 2018 – Eastern Washington 74 vs. Southern Utah 51
- Jan 20, 2018 – Southern Utah 66 vs. Eastern Washington 62
- Mar 02, 2017 – Eastern Washington 91 vs. Southern Utah 75
- Jan 21, 2017 – Eastern Washington 83 vs. Southern Utah 68
- Feb 06, 2016 – Eastern Washington 81 vs. Southern Utah 67
- Jan 14, 2016 – Eastern Washington 106 vs. Southern Utah 80
