The Idaho State Bengals (9-16, 5-11 BigSky) will be at Bank of Colorado Arena to meet the Northern Colorado Bears (19-9, 13-4 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Northern Colorado Bears ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Bears won big over the Weber State Wildcats, 85-61, while the Bengals were beaten by the Portland State Vikings, 99-93.
Northern Colorado played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 29.3) and a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 15.7). Weber State was 7.4 and 20.6, respectively, for those same stats. Idaho State, meanwhile, did a great job of getting and making free throws (24-34; 70.6 percent). Jordan Davis was a key piece for Northern Colorado with 34 points. Meanwhile, Idaho State rallied around Jared Stutzman, who recorded 24 points.
In their first matchup this season, Davis led the Bears to a 77-53 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. Making free throws was one of Northern Colorado’s largest advantages. They were 12-15 (80.0 percent), while the Bengals were just 5-9 (55.6 percent).
The productive offense of Northern Colorado (40th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 112.8) will face off against the porous defense of Idaho State (350th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 115.2). The Bears figure to have the advantage on that end of the court. Moreover, the Bengals rank 263rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.210), while the Bears rank 40th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.190).
Idaho State Bengals vs. Northern Colorado Bears Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Northern Colorado ranks 59th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Idaho State ranks 227th (15.2).
- The Bengals rank 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bears rank 124th (6.4).
- The Bears rank sixth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Bengals rank 128th (21.9).
- Northern Colorado ranks 43rd in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while Idaho State ranks 138th (34.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (2.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
- The Bengals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 5.0 for the season.
