Who's Playing
Eastern Washington @ Northern Colorado
Current Records: Eastern Washington 14-13; Northern Colorado 16-12
What to Know
The Eastern Washington Eagles' road trip will continue as they head to Bank of Colorado Arena at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday to face off against the Northern Colorado Bears. Northern Colorado should still be feeling good after a win, while the Eagles will be looking to get back in the win column.
Eastern Washington was close but no cigar on Saturday as they fell 83-80 to the Idaho Vandals.
Meanwhile, the Bears were able to grind out a solid victory over the Idaho State Bengals on Monday, winning 77-70.
Eastern Washington is expected to lose this next one by 6. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 8-4 against the spread when expected to lose.
Eastern Washington is now 14-13 while Northern Colorado sits at 16-12. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: The Eagles are stumbling into the matchup with the 39th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74.7 on average. The Bears have had an even harder time: they are 23rd worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 75.9 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Bank of Colorado Arena -- Greeley, Colorado
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $19.95
Odds
The Bears are a solid 6-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bears as a 5.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Eastern Washington have won seven out of their last 12 games against Northern Colorado.
- Jan 22, 2022 - Northern Colorado 87 vs. Eastern Washington 83
- Jan 23, 2021 - Eastern Washington 82 vs. Northern Colorado 76
- Jan 21, 2021 - Northern Colorado 78 vs. Eastern Washington 76
- Feb 29, 2020 - Eastern Washington 68 vs. Northern Colorado 64
- Jan 27, 2020 - Eastern Washington 89 vs. Northern Colorado 84
- Feb 16, 2019 - Eastern Washington 88 vs. Northern Colorado 78
- Jan 07, 2019 - Northern Colorado 75 vs. Eastern Washington 63
- Jan 27, 2018 - Eastern Washington 67 vs. Northern Colorado 65
- Dec 29, 2017 - Northern Colorado 88 vs. Eastern Washington 75
- Feb 11, 2017 - Eastern Washington 70 vs. Northern Colorado 44
- Feb 13, 2016 - Eastern Washington 97 vs. Northern Colorado 80
- Dec 31, 2015 - Northern Colorado 96 vs. Eastern Washington 90
