Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Idaho Vandals Free Prediction 01/27/20

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The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (11-7, 4-3 BigSky) will be at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome to go head-to-head against the Idaho Vandals (5-13, 1-6 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Idaho Vandals Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Vandals lost big to the Northern Colorado Bears, 74-53, while the Thunderbirds lost a tough one against the Eastern Washington Eagles, 81-78.

Southern Utah had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.5 vs. 23.1) while Idaho held Northern Colorado to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 27.8). Trevon Allen led the way for Idaho, recording 23 points and five rebounds. Dwayne Morgan, meanwhile fueled Southern Utah with 22 points and eight rebounds.

The Thunderbirds dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Southern Utah won 85-76. Southern Utah won the rebounding battle. The Thunderbirds had 14 offensive rebounds and 41 total rebounds, while the Vandals had six and 33, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Idaho might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Southern Utah currently ranks 20th in defensive efficiency while the Vandals rank 307th in offensive efficiency.

Southern Utah at Idaho Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Southern Utah ranks 62nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Idaho ranks 241st (24.8).
  • The Thunderbirds rank 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Vandals rank 128th (34.7).
  • Southern Utah averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 68th in the country. Idaho ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • The Thunderbirds rank 35th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Vandals rank 169th (2.5).
  • Southern Utah ranks 39th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Idaho ranks 172nd (13.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
  • The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 3.3 for the season.