Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

Northern Colorado head coach Steve Smiley yells plays to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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  • Northern Colorado is a -9.5 point favorite vs Idaho
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Idaho / Northern Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho Vandals visit Bank of Colorado Arena to take on the Northern Colorado Bears on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Greeley, CO, USA.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Idaho vs. Northern Colorado Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Idaho vs. Northern Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho+9.5 -115O 156.5 -105+350
Northern Colorado -9.5 -105U 156.5 -115-450

Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho vs Northern Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Colorado will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+5.25 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+4.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 12-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.36% ROI).

  • 11-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -2.74% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.1 Units / 22.18% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 12-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.25 Units / -4.54% ROI).

  • 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 7.06% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.05 Units / 21.92% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.55 Units / -31.2% ROI

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has a 35% free throw rate (535 free throw attempts/1,520 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 33%

Idaho has made 9.4 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.9

Idaho averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (201 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Idaho has made 9.4 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado is shooting 37% from three (238/642) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northern Colorado has averaged 1.40 points per shot (2,276 points/1,631 shots) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Northern Colorado has averaged 81.3 points per game (2,276 points/28 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 74.5

Northern Colorado is shooting 61% from inside the arc (510/835) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 55%

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 21.4 defensive rebounds per game (578 rebounds/27 games) this season — tied for 18th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Idaho averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Idaho allowed 70.1 points per game (2,102 points/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 72.5

Idaho allowed opponents to shoot 45% (721/1,617) last season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (806 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Northern Colorado has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,501 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Northern Colorado has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (695 rebounds/28 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Northern Colorado averaged 6.4 steals per game (197 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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