Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Northern Colorado (8-8) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Idaho (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Northern Colorado / Idaho TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Colorado Bears (8-8) visit ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals (6-11) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Moscow, ID.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Northern Colorado vs. Idaho Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Colorado-6.5 -110O 151.5 -110-275
Idaho +6.5 -110U 151.5 -110+230

Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 73.5% 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 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.20 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+3.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+3.20 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 29 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games at home (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.35 Units / 7.24% ROI).

  • 10-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 25.92% ROI
  • 12-5 when betting the Over for +6.5 Units / 34.67% ROI
  • 5-12 when betting the Under for -8.15 Units / -43.7% ROI

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.15 Units / -32.8% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -4.84% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.28% ROI

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 81.1 points per game (1,541 points/19 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 73.1

Northern Colorado has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Northern Colorado has averaged 7.7 offensive rebounds per game (146 rebounds/19 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Northern Colorado is shooting 58% from inside the arc (302/519) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (549 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Idaho is shooting 54% from inside the arc (862/1,610) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 53%

Idaho has 549 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd fewest among Big Sky Teams

Idaho has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (199 turnovers/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (489 rebounds/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Northern Colorado has 120 steals this season — 5th fewest among Big Sky Teams

Northern Colorado has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,261 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Northern Colorado has averaged 6.3 steals per game (120 steals/19 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has allowed 70.9 points per game (1,348 points/19 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.7

Idaho has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (463/1,045) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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