The Idaho State Bengals (4-5) will be at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome to square off with the Idaho Vandals (3-8) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Odds
Both teams were blown out in their last contest. The Vandals fell to the UC Irvine Anteaters, 86-68, while the Bengals were defeated by the third-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 120-79.
Idaho State had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.643) while Idaho had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 12.7). Idaho was lifted by Jared Rodriguez, who recorded 18 points and five rebounds. Brandon Boyd, meanwhile led the way for Idaho State, contributing 15 points and seven assists.
The Bengals won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 86-83. Idaho State did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (12-16; 75.0 percent). Idaho, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 18.2).
Idaho State could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Since the 2017-18 season, Idaho State ranks 56th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while Idaho has forced the first-fewest turnovers (15.9 percent).
Idaho State Bengals vs. Idaho Vandals Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Idaho State ranks 65th in assists per game (12.6) while Idaho ranks 184th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Bengals are 48th in the nation with 2.8 blocks allowed per game while the Vandals are 53rd with 2.4 blocks allowed per game.
- Idaho averages 36.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. Idaho State ranks 112th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- The Bengals average 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. The Vandals rank 185th in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- Idaho State ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Idaho ranks 76th (5.5).
