Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Idaho Vandals ATS Prediction 02/02/19

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The Idaho Vandals (4-15, 1-7 BigSky) welcome the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-13, 4-5 BigSky) to Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Odds

In their last game, the Vandals were beaten by the Portland State Vikings, 69-53, while the Lumberjacks won a close one over the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 80-77.

The Lumberjacks held the Thunderbirds to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 25.0) and had a turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 15.6). Idaho, on the other hand, forced Portland State into a turnover percentage of 22.6 (above their season average of 16.7). Trevon Allen put together a good outing for Idaho with 12 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Northern Arizona was led by Bernie Andre, who recorded 19 points and eight rebounds.

The Vandals dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Idaho won 66-52. The Vandals’ 40.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Lumberjacks, who had a mark of 25.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Idaho Vandals Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Arizona averages 23.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 122nd in the country. Idaho ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
  • The Lumberjacks rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Vandals rank 71st (3.1).
  • Idaho averages 12.1 assists per game, which ranks 207th in the NCAA. Northern Arizona ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
  • The Vandals rank 190th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Lumberjacks rank 248th (33.2).
  • Northern Arizona ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Idaho ranks 68th (5.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 6.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average).