*8* play on Eastern Washington.

The Eastern Washington Eagles will host Big Sky rivals Portland State tonight, and the Eagles are still undefeated on their home court. The Eagles will be looking to avenge a home loss to the Vikings last season. This year's Portland State team doesn't appear nearly as competitive as the squad that finished 15-14 overall last year, and 9-9 in conference play. They are 7-10 overall so far this season, and 3-3 in conference play.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Eagles are 6-0 at home this season, and they've lit up the scoreboard in those games. Eastern Washington is averaging 88 points on 53.8 percent shooting at home.

2. Venky Jois - The senior forward ranks 6th nationally with a field goal percentage of .683. He's scored 45 points on 21-of-28 shooting, while pulling down 20 rebounds in his last two home games.

3. X-Factor - Eastern Washington has covered the spread in six of it's last seven home games.

Selection: This is a play on the Eastern Washington Eagles (8*)