Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 29

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 -2.5 point favorite vs Idaho
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Idaho / Northern Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho Vandals visit Bank of Colorado Arena to take on the Northern Colorado Bears on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 pm in Greeley, CO.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Idaho vs. Northern Colorado Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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

Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 60.2% 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 53.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 18 away games (+0.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+13.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.20 Units / 2% ROI)

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -20.97% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.3% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -26.74% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -14.94% ROI).

  • 8-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -7.19% ROI
  • 12-6 when betting the Over for +5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 6-12 when betting the Under for -7.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 had 15.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Idaho made 9.3 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Idaho has averaged 80.0 points per game (1,599 points/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 78.6

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (361 assists/ 246 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northern Colorado has averaged 16.3 assists per game (913 assists/56 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Northern Colorado is shooting 59% from inside the arc (1,428/2,426) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Northern Colorado has averaged 81.6 points per game (4,568 points/56 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 75.7

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (502/1,161) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%

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

Idaho has allowed 73.2 points per game (1,464 points/20 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 75.5

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

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.5

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 forced 9.3 turnovers per game (196 turnovers/21 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Northern Colorado has averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,211 rebounds/87 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.4


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