Eastern Washington Eagles vs Oklahoma State Cowboys 3/19/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Tips
NIT – 2nd Round
In a highly anticipated clash, the Eastern Washington Eagles will lock horns with the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the second round of the NIT at the Gallagher-Iba Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET. After a shaky start, Eastern Washington turned their season around in conference play, putting together an impressive 18-game winning streak that lasted from December to February. Although they lost their final two regular-season games and then fell short in the conference tournament quarterfinals, they bounced back with an 81-74 victory over Washington State in the NIT first round, led by Steele Venters’ 27-point performance.
Venters, the Big Sky Player of the Year, has been a standout performer for the Eagles, averaging 15.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. Joining him in the double-digit scoring club are Tyreese Davis and Angelo Allegri, who average 13.3 points each. Eastern Washington has been deadly from the field, boasting the third-best effective field goal percentage in the country at 56.5%, and they will look to exploit their height advantage as the eighth-tallest team in college basketball.
- The Eagles are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games with a team in the Big 12 conference.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Eastern Washington’s last 5 games played in March.
- The Eastern Washington Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Sunday.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs Oklahoma State Cowboys 3/19/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Tips
On the other hand, Oklahoma State had a rollercoaster season, winning five consecutive games in Big 12 competition before losing their next five matches, which put them on the verge of missing the NCAA tournament. Although they managed to defeat Texas Tech in their regular-season finale, they lost in the Big 12 Tournament and were ultimately left out of the NCAA bracket. The Cowboys bounced back with a hard-fought 77-72 victory over Youngstown State in the NIT first round, as all five starters contributed at least nine points.
Junior forwards Tyreek Smith and Moussa Cisse both recorded double-doubles, while rookie guard Quion Williams finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Oklahoma State will need to rely heavily on their defense, as they rank 261st in effective field goal percentage and 317th in offensive turnover rate. They will face a tough challenge against Eastern Washington’s No. 216-ranked adjusted efficiency defense. It will be a fascinating matchup, with both teams looking to advance to the NIT quarterfinals.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys’ last 6 games at home.
- Oklahoma State is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in March.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of the Cowboys’ last 5 games played on a Sunday.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs Oklahoma State Cowboys. The NCAAB pick for this game is the Eastern Washington Eagles. The Eagles have improved significantly this season, with a chance to make noise in the NCAA Tournament had it not been for a disappointing conference tournament performance. Despite an early season loss to Washington State, they showed progress in their recent rematch win. With a 13-6-1 record against the spread and 9-1 on the road in their last 20 games, the fired-up Eagles have an advantage over the Cowboys in Sunday’s NIT game. In the last nine meetings, the Cowboys only covered the spread twice. The predicted score is 77-69 in favor of the Eastern Washington Eagles.
NCAAB Starting Time: 2:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Gallagher-Iba Arena, OK
Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023
TV: ESP2
NCAAB Odds: Eastern Washington Eagles +11.5
NCAAB Totals: 145
