Northern Colorado Bears vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction 01/25/20

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The Northern Colorado Bears (11-6, 4-2 BigSky) will be at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome to challenge the Idaho Vandals (5-12, 1-5 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Northern Colorado Bears vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Vandals fell to the Montana Grizzlies, 67-63, while the Bears were defeated by the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 64-58.

Northern Colorado had a turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 14.3) while Idaho had a free throw rate of 0.255 (above their season average of 0.201). Trevon Allen played well for Idaho with 23 points and six rebounds. Jonah Radebaugh had a good outing for Northern Colorado, finishing with 11 points and seven rebounds.

The Bears dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent matchup, Northern Colorado won 75-47. The Bears’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Vandals. Northern Colorado had a rate of 8.3, while Idaho posted a mark of 31.1. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

The inefficient offense of Idaho (295th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 96.5) will battle against the top-notch defense of Northern Colorado (48th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 92.3). The Bears should have the advantage on that end of the court. The Bears should have an advantage in terms of ball security. They rank 16th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent). Conversely, the Vandals force the 52nd-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.6 percent).

Northern Colorado Bears vs. Idaho Vandals Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Colorado ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (27.5) while Idaho ranks 294th (15.4).
  • The Bears rank first in assists allowed per game (7.2) while the Vandals rank 171st (13.5).
  • Northern Colorado ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Idaho ranks 147th (7.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.2 points per game (0.7 below their season average).
  • The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 11.9 for the season.