Idaho Vandals at Idaho State Bengals Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The Idaho State Bengals (10-18, 6-13 BigSky) welcome the Idaho Vandals (5-25, 2-17 BigSky) to Holt Arena as the regular season finishes up. Action gets underway at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Idaho Vandals vs. Idaho State Bengals Betting Odds

Both teams were blown out in their last outing. The Bengals fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 91-62, while the Vandals were defeated by the Weber State Wildcats, 93-59.

Idaho had a free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.206) while Idaho State did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (12-16; 75.0 percent). Alonzo Walker was a key piece for Idaho State with 12 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Cameron Tyson had a solid performance for Idaho, putting up 17 points.

In their first matchup this year, Gary Chivichyan led the Bengals to a 72-55 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. Idaho State’s 0.517 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Idaho, who had a rate of 0.352.

Idaho may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Idaho State ranks 94th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while Idaho forces the fewest turnovers (13.9 percent).

Idaho Vandals at Idaho State Bengals Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Idaho State ranks 73rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Idaho ranks 255th in three pointers allowed per game (26.0).
  • The Vandals rank 236th in rebounds per game (33.2) while the Bengals rank 249th (32.6).
  • Idaho State ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Idaho ranks 54th (2.8).
  • The Bengals rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Vandals rank 135th (6.6).
  • Idaho State averages 12.7 assists per game, which ranks 176th in the NCAA. Idaho ranks 251st in assists allowed per game (15.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
  • The Bengals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 5.7 for the season.