Eastern Washington Eagles (3-6) vs. Cal Poly Mustangs (3-7)
As college basketball season draws near, a matchup between Eastern Washington Eagles and Cal Poly Mustangs is garnering widespread acclaim among both fans and NCAAB expert picks alike. Set to meet on Monday December 18th 2023 at 10:00PM ET at Robert A Mott Athletics Center (Robert A Mott Athletics Center), fans should expect an exhilarating encounter that will be broadcasted live via ESPN+.
The Eastern Washington Eagles, currently sitting at 3-6, are looking to turn around their season. While their loss record speaks volumes, the team has shown some promise on offense; averaging 77.3 points per game with a solid field goal percentage of 47.8% and 9.2 three-point makes per game at 34.9% clip respectively. Unfortunately though, their defensive play has been problematic as evidenced by both their overall record and recent form.
Cal Poly Mustangs (3-5), who have struggled throughout this season, average 66.2 points per game on offense and have managed only 41.9% field goal percentage and 32.3% three-point percentage; their defensive efforts have been better; thus setting them up well for tomorrow’s match-up.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Cal Poly Mustangs Game Info
| When: | Monday, December 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Robert A. Mott Athletics Center |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Cedric Coward (Forward) vs. Kobe Sanders (Guard)
Cedric Coward is an integral player on Eastern Washington Eagles. His versatility on the court is evident as he contributes significantly in multiple statistical categories – averaging 12.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while boasting 51.2% shooting efficiency from both midrange and close areas; defensively he adds crucial depth and versatility to their defensive strategies.
Kobe Sanders, one of the Cal Poly Mustangs’ star guards, adds a unique dynamic to each game through his scoring prowess. Averaging 17.4 points per game and boasting an excellent free-throw shooting percentage of 89.7% makes him a reliable option during clutch moments – his ability to shoot from beyond the arc and drive into the basket creates constant threats against opposing defenses; yet his 41.4% field goal percentage leaves room for improvement when it comes to shot selection and efficiency.
Coward and Sanders face-off is an entertaining showdown between an all-rounder versus a scoring specialist, pitting Coward’s defensive skills against Sanders’ offensive talents; particularly perimeter defense and contesting shots. Coward will need to use his physicality and basketball IQ to break Sanders’ rhythm; for him it will be key exploiting speed and shooting skills to outmaneuver Coward’s defense; this individual matchup may well decide the outcome and flow of the game, making this clash an intriguing component to observe both fans and analysts.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be decided for this game; however, given each team’s performances and trends it could be an exciting contest. Bettors should pay attention as more information becomes available regarding spread and moneyline odds as they become available based on these teams’ recent form and head-to-head records.
Eastern Washington Eagles Betting Trends
The Eagles have struggled in recent games, going 1-4 over their last 5. However, they’ve done better against the spread; going 3-2 against it over that span and 4-3 when playing road games against it. Furthermore, their last five totals went over in each case, showing they tend to produce high-scoring contests.
Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Trends
As with the Eagles, the Mustangs are 1-4 in their last five games but 3-2 against the spread in them – with 4-4 road game spread records and three out of their last five totals going over. These numbers indicate higher-scoring games in recent weeks.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Cal Poly Mustangs 12/18/23 Betting Picks
Under consideration of both teams’ statistics and recent forms, this game appears to be evenly contested. While the Eagles boast slightly better offensive stats, their Mustang counterparts might hold their own defensively. A key factor will likely be how Coward and Sanders fare in their performances.
Betting-wise, the safer bet may be on total points since both teams tend to reach this threshold more frequently than expected. Best bookie software would likely provide competitive odds in this aspect of the game; as for who wins it all though, Eastern Washington might edge ahead due to their slightly better offensive output.
