Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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 -4.5 point favorite vs Idaho State
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Idaho State / Northern Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

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

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Idaho State vs. Northern Colorado Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 62.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Colorado will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho State has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+11.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Idaho State have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 32 games (+17.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 32 games (+14.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.85 Units / 11% ROI)

Idaho State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho State has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -14.39% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.55 Units / 11.79% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.55 Units / 38.05% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Idaho State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State averaged 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (386 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Idaho State has a 40% free throw rate (338 free throw attempts/843 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%

Idaho State has an eFG% of 55% this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 54%

Idaho State has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.8

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Idaho State averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (652 rebounds/31 games) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Idaho State forced 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Idaho State has allowed 70.8 points per game (5,379 points/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 72.9

Idaho State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State averaged 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (386 rebounds/30 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.6

Idaho State has a 40% free throw rate (338 free throw attempts/843 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%

Idaho State has an eFG% of 55% this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 54%

Idaho State has made 9.0 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.8

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Idaho State averaged 21.0 defensive rebounds per game (652 rebounds/31 games) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Idaho State forced 11.6 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Idaho State has allowed 70.8 points per game (5,379 points/76 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 72.9


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