Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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  • Northern Colorado is a -3.5 point favorite vs Idaho
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Northern Colorado / Idaho TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Colorado Bears visit ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Moscow, ID, USA.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Northern Colorado vs. Idaho Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Colorado-3.5 -115O 153.5 -105-190
Idaho +3.5 -105U 153.5 -115+154

Northern Colorado vs Idaho 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.

Northern Colorado vs Idaho Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Colorado will cover the spread with 61.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Colorado have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 31 games (+2.55 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+0.95 Units / 6% ROI)

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -16.71% ROI).

  • 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 8.18% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.35 Units / 18.98% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.49% ROI

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.6% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -5.79% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / -21.39% ROI

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has a TS% of 53% this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 49%

Northern Colorado has averaged 1.38 points per shot (1,566 points/1,131 shots) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Northern Colorado has an eFG% of 58% this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 53%

Northern Colorado is shooting 64% from inside the arc (343/534) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 56%

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

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 averaged 67.4 points per game (2,023 points/30 games) last season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Idaho has made 179 three-pointers this season — most among Big Sky Teams

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 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,279 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.6

Northern Colorado has averaged 6.6 steals per game (125 steals/19 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.9

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

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 21.9 defensive rebounds per game (416 rebounds/19 games) this season — tied for 25th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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

Idaho has forced 11.5 turnovers per game (219 turnovers/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 11.9

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


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