Northern Colorado Bears vs. Idaho Vandals Free Prediction 02/14/19

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The Idaho Vandals (4-19, 1-11 BigSky) welcome the Northern Colorado Bears (16-8, 10-3 BigSky) to Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The Vandals will try to snap their nine-game losing streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Northern Colorado Bears vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Vandals were beaten by the Montana State Bobcats, 86-72, while the Bears defeated the Sacramento State Hornets, 65-59.

Northern Colorado dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.347 (above their season average of 0.255) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (below their season average of 29.5). For those same stats, Sacramento State recorded marks of 0.208 and 18.8, respectively. Idaho, meanwhile, made 13 of their 26 three pointers (50.0 percent). Cameron Tyson played a pivotal role for Idaho with 14 points. Jordan Davis had a good game for Northern Colorado, recording 24 points, seven assists and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Davis led the Bears to an 83-79 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 29 points. The Bears’ 8.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Vandals, who had a rate of 12.8.

Second-chance points could be scarce for Idaho in this meeting. The Vandals rank 288th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Northern Colorado ranks 47th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). Furthermore, the Bears rank 52nd in offensive efficiency (112.1), while the Vandals rank 342nd in defensive efficiency (112.4).

Northern Colorado Bears at Idaho Vandals Odds Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Colorado ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Idaho ranks 253rd (25.4).
  • The Bears rank 218th in steals per game (4.7) while the Vandals rank 238th (4.3).
  • The Bears rank 44th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while the Vandals rank 232nd (15.5).
  • Northern Colorado ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (32.3) while Idaho ranks 199th (36.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.2 points per game (8.6 below their season average).
  • The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 7.2 for the season.