The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (3-10, 1-2 BigSky) will be at Holt Arena to challenge the Idaho State Bengals (6-6, 2-1 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action gets underway at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Idaho State Bengals ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bengals were blown out by the third-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs, 120-79, while the Lumberjacks were victorious over the Jacksonville Dolphins, 97-82.
Northern Arizona dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.5 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5. Jacksonville recorded marks of 20.0 and 24.2, respectively, for those same stats. Idaho State, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.500 vs. 0.643). Brandon Boyd led the way for Idaho State, finishing with 15 points and seven assists. Northern Arizona was led by Bernie Andre, who put up 20 points and 14 rebounds.
The Bengals dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Idaho State won 63-61. Idaho State did a terrific job of making free throws (12-17; 70.6 percent). Northern Arizona, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.4 vs. 16.1). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The high-octane offense of Idaho State (78th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 111.0) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Northern Arizona (339th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 113.5). The Bengals should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Northern Arizona vs. Idaho State Betting Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Idaho State averages 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. Northern Arizona ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
- The Bengals allow the 36th-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 41st (2.7).
- Idaho State allows the 29th-fewest steals per game (5.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 30th (5.2).
- The Bengals rank 98th in assists per game (14.6) while the Lumberjacks rank 202nd in assists allowed per game (15.5).
- Idaho State ranks 170th in rebounds per game (35.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 235th (32.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
- The Bengals have been outscored by an average of 1.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Idaho State has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
