Who's Playing

Eastern Washington @ Northern Colorado

Current Records: Eastern Washington 12-7; Northern Colorado 6-12

What to Know

After a four-game homestand, the Eastern Washington Eagles will be on the road. Eastern Washington and the Northern Colorado Bears will face off in a Big Sky battle at 8 p.m. ET Thursday at Bank of Colorado Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Eagles winning the first 85-76 and Northern Colorado taking the second 68-67.

Eastern Washington beat the Montana Grizzlies 64-57 on Monday.

Meanwhile, Northern Colorado narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Portland State Vikings 69-67.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Eastern Washington is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-2), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought the Eagles up to 12-7 and the Bears to 6-12. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Eastern Washington is 29th worst in college basketball in turnovers per game, with 14.7 on average. Northern Colorado has experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the contest with the fourth fewest takeaways in college basketball, having accrued only 10.6 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
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $21.00

Odds

The Eagles are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Bears, 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 Eagles as a 3-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Eastern Washington have won eight out of their last 14 games against Northern Colorado.

  • Mar 10, 2022 - Northern Colorado 68 vs. Eastern Washington 67
  • Feb 24, 2022 - Eastern Washington 85 vs. Northern Colorado 76
  • 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