The Idaho State Bengals (8-12, 4-7 BigSky) will be at the Walkup Skydome to meet the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (7-14, 5-6 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Lumberjacks lost big to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 82-64, while the Bengals won a close one over the Portland State Vikings, 69-67.
Idaho State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.113 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.1). For those same stats, Portland State recorded marks of 0.083 and 13.6, respectively. Northern Arizona, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.197). Bernie Andre played well for Northern Arizona with 13 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Idaho State rallied around Brandon Boyd, who recorded 14 points.
In their first matchup this year, Ted McCree led the Lumberjacks to an 81-69 win. He put up 16 points. Northern Arizona did a great job of making free throws (19-20; 95.0 percent). Idaho State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 20.9).
Northern Arizona could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Northern Arizona ranks 60th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Idaho State forces the seventh-fewest turnovers (15.1 percent).
Idaho State Bengals at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Idaho State averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Northern Arizona ranks 255th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- The Lumberjacks rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bengals rank 43rd (5.4).
- Northern Arizona ranks 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Idaho State ranks 64th (2.9).
- The Bengals rank 118th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while the Lumberjacks rank 225th (37.3).
- Idaho State ranks 140th in assists per game (13.4) while Northern Arizona ranks 220th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bengals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 4.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
