Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction 2/3/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Northern Colorado (16-6) vs. Idaho State (10-10)
February 3, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Idaho State +1.5; Over/Under: 146.5
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The Northern Colorado Bears and Idaho State Bengals meet Monday in college basketball action at the ICCU Dome. Here’s an Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction. This article will include an Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Pick.
Northern Colorado Bears Betting Preview
The Northern Colorado Bears beat Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona, and they play Montana, Montana State, and Sacramento State next. The Northern Colorado Bears are averaging 81.7 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Isaiah Hawthorne is averaging 17.6 points and 1.2 assists, while Langston Reynolds is averaging 17.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Brock Wisne is the third double-digit scorer and Jaron Rillie is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Northern Colorado Bears are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Colorado Bears are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview
The Idaho State Bengals beat Eastern Washington and Idaho, and they play Weber State, Montana, and Montana State next. The Idaho State Bengals are averaging 74.9 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Dylan Darling is averaging 17.5 points and 5.9 assists, while Jake O’Neil is averaging 12.9 points and 10.5 rebounds. Isaiah Griffin is the third double-digit scorer and Connor Hollenbeck is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Idaho State Bengals are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Idaho State Bengals are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Idaho State Bengals will win
- The home team has won seven of Idaho State’s last eight games.
Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win
- Northern Colorado has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Idaho State has lost nine of its last 10 Monday games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between Northern Colorado and Idaho State has produced a total of 147+ points.
- Eighteen of Northern Colorado’s last 22 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Idaho State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- Idaho State ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (39.4).
- Northern Colorado ranks 11th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.9%).
- Northern Colorado ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (10.2).
Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Injury Report
Neither Idaho State nor Northern Colorado have a player listed on its injury report.
Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction
The Northern Colorado Bears are playing their best ball of the season with wins in nine of their last 10 games, and they have five wins on the road. It’s not a surprise to see Northern Colorado favored in this spot. However, Idaho State has seen eight of its 10 wins come at home, and the Bengals took Northern Colorado down to the wire a month ago. Despite being eight-point underdogs, Idaho State forced overtime and lost by one point. Also, Idaho State is one of the top cover teams in college basketball with a 12-5 ATS record. Idaho State is one of just 16 teams with a cover percentage of at least 70 percent. Big home game for Idaho State, and it should have confidence from the last meeting. Give me the bucket.
