Idaho State Bengals vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The Idaho State Bengals (6-13, 3-7 BigSky) and the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (12-8, 5-4 BigSky) go head-to-head at Centrum Arena. The Bengals look to snap their five-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Idaho State Bengals vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Thunderbirds fell to the Weber State Wildcats, 75-65, while the Bengals were defeated by the Northern Colorado Bears, 83-67.

Idaho State had a turnover percentage of 8.7 (better than their season average of 19.3) while Southern Utah had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 29.0). Andre Adams put together a solid game for Southern Utah with 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Malik Porter played well for Idaho State, contributing 25 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Cameron Oluyitan led the Thunderbirds to a 71-55 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 20 points. The Thunderbirds’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bengals. Southern Utah had a rate of 8.9, while Idaho State posted a mark of 16.8.

It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Thunderbirds will look to push the slower-paced Bengals. The Thunderbirds rank 69th in possessions per game while the Bengals are 297th.

Idaho State Bengals vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Southern Utah ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.7) while Idaho State ranks 161st (2.5).
  • The Thunderbirds rank 34th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Bengals rank 61st (11.2).
  • Idaho State ranks 29th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Southern Utah ranks 46th (32.2).
  • The Thunderbirds rank 58th in steals per game (7.7) while the Bengals rank 117th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
  • Idaho State is fifth in the nation with 15.7 three pointers allowed per game while Southern Utah is 42nd with 19.0 three pointers allowed per game.

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (1.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
  • The Bengals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 1.7 for the season.