The Idaho Vandals (4-7) will be at Holt Arena to clash against the Idaho State Bengals (3-6) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Idaho Vandals vs. Idaho State Bengals ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Bengals lost to the Pacific Tigers, 77-66, while the Vandals got blown out by the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 85-57.
Idaho had a better effective field goal percentage (0.455 vs. 0.570) while Idaho State had a better free throw rate (0.204 vs. 0.186). Chier Maker played well for Idaho State, recording 17 points. Trevon Allen, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Idaho with 29 points and six rebounds.
The Bengals dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Idaho State won 70-68. Idaho State’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Idaho. The Bengals had a rate of 0.296, while the Vandals posted a mark of 0.113.
The elite offense of Idaho State will clash against the mid-tier defense of Idaho. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Bengals offense ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage (0.531), while the Idaho defense ranks 197th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.514). The Bengals should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Idaho at Idaho State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Idaho State ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while Idaho ranks 205th (25.9).
- The Bengals rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Vandals rank 75th (2.9).
- Idaho State averages 5.4 steals per game, which ranks 127th in the NCAA. Idaho ranks 133rd in steals allowed per game (6.6).
- The Bengals rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (33.3) while the Vandals rank 168th (36.2).
- Idaho State ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (14.1) while Idaho ranks 155th (15.3).
