Eastern Washington Eagles vs Colorado Buffaloes Prediction, 11/8/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Eastern Washington Eagles vs Colorado Buffaloes

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: CU Events Center in Boulder, CO

TV: ESPN+

The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) host the Eastern Washington Eagles (0-2) at CU Events Center on Saturday.

The Eastern Washington Eagles played Loyola Marymount and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 70-62 in their last contest. Eastern Washington finished the game having earned a 40.4% field goal percentage (21 out of 52) and knocked down 3 out of their 11 shots from beyond the perimeter. At the charity stripe, the Eagles made 17 of their 25 attempts for a rate of 68.0%. In relation to rebounding, they earned 30 with 5 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 13 assists in the game as well as forcing 13 turnovers and getting 8 steals. In relation to defense, Eastern Washington allowed the other team to shoot 42.9% from the floor on 24 of 56 shooting. Loyola Marymount distributed 14 dimes and had 6 steals for the contest. Furthermore, Loyola Marymount pulled down 34 rebounds (8 offensive, 26 defensive), but wasn't able to put a block in the stat sheet. Loyola Marymount shot 61.9% at the free throw line by knocking down 13 of their 21 attempts. They also buried 9 of their 26 shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to personal fouls, the Eagles finished with 18 and Loyola Marymount racked up 21 personal fouls.

Alton Hamilton IV is one guy who was a major factor for the game. He finished the game shooting 50.0% from the floor and also dished out 1 assist. He was on the hardwood for 26 mins and grabbed 7 rebounds. He notched 7 points on 2 out of 4 shooting.

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Eastern Washington heads into this one with a win-loss record of 0-2 this season. They average 68.0 points per game (282nd in Division 1) while hitting 47.2% from the field. The Eagles are shooting 27.8% on three-point attempts (10 of 36) and 66.7% from the free throw line. As a unit, Eastern Washington is snagging 30.5 rebounds per contest and has accounted for 35 dimes this season, which is 23rd in Division 1 in terms of passing. They lose possession by turning the ball over 14.5 times per game and as a team they commit 15.5 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

When they are on the defensive end, the Eagles are forcing 10.5 turnovers per contest and they draw 16.5 fouls. They are 344th in college in giving up assists to their opponents with 33 conceded this year. The Eagles are allowing a field goal percentage of 45.2% (57 of 126) and they surrender 35.5 boards per game as a group. They are surrendering 32.7% on 3-pointers and they are 233rd in the nation in opponents points per game (75.0).

For their last game, the Colorado Buffaloes got the win with a final of 84-78 when they played Montana State. The Buffaloes were able to corral 22 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 32 in the game. They also turned it over 9 times, while recording 7 steals for the contest. Montana State was called for 27 fouls in this game which took the Buffaloes to the charity stripe for 39 attempts. They were able to knock down 27 of those for a rate of 69.2%. With regard to three-point shots, Colorado converted 3 out of 12 attempts (25.0%). When the game finished, the Buffaloes went 27 out of 52 from the field which had them shooting 51.9%. The Buffaloes permitted Montana State to make 29 out of 56 attempts from the floor which gave them a shooting percentage of 51.8% in the matchup. They finished 35.0% from 3-point land by shooting 7 out of 20 and ended up shooting 13 of 17 from the free throw line (76.5%). When it comes to rebounding, Colorado allowed Montana State to snag 22 in total (5 on the offensive glass).

Isaiah Johnson was important for the Buffaloes in this matchup. He buried 6 of 9 for this contest for a field goal rate of 66.7%, and added 1 rebound. He tallied 24 points in his 26 mins on the court and accounted for 2 assists for the game.

Colorado has a win-loss record of 1-0 this year. As an offense, the Buffaloes are hitting on 51.9% from the floor, which is 76th in college. Colorado has scored 84 points this season and they average 33.0 boards per game. Their rate of earning assists is at 17.0 times per game (136th in college) and they turn it over 9.0 times per contest. The Buffaloes commit 18.0 fouls per contest and they connect on 69.2% from the free throw line.

The Colorado defense gives up 35.0% from downtown (7 of 20) and their opponents are knocking down 76.5% of their foul shots. They have relinquished 8.0 dimes and 26.0 total boards per game, which is ranked 84th and 59th in those categories. The Buffaloes on the defensive end are ranked 261st in the country in points allowed per contest with 78.0. They are forcing 11.0 TO's per game and allow teams to shoot 51.8% from the floor (330th in college hoops).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Colorado

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