It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (11-10, 6-6 BigSky) welcome the Idaho State Bengals (9-12, 5-7 BigSky) to Centrum Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals at Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Prediction
In the Bengals’ last outing, they topped the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 81-79. Idaho State had an effective field goal percentage of 0.667 (above their season average of 0.524). Northern Arizona, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent). With 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting, Balint Mocsan was the top scorer from either team.
The Thunderbirds beat the Weber State Wildcats in their last contest, 65-53. Southern Utah’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Thunderbirds had 13 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Wildcats had five and 33, respectively. Harrison Butler was the game’s top scorer with 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Boyd scored a game-high 20 points in the first game, in which the Bengals beat the Thunderbirds 88-68. He also recorded six rebounds and five assists. The Bengals had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.588 vs. 0.375) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 23.1).
This contest should be a battle of conflicting paces. Southern Utah has preferred a fast-paced style of play (19th in possessions per game), while Idaho State has been more methodical (266th in possessions per game).
Idaho State vs. Southern Utah Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Utah, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern Utah ranks 83rd in rebounds per game (37.2) while Idaho State ranks 244th (33.0).
The Bengals average 25.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Thunderbirds rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
Idaho State ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Southern Utah ranks 136th (3.7).
The Bengals rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Thunderbirds rank 130th (6.6).
Southern Utah ranks 202nd in assists per game (12.3) while Idaho State ranks 211th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
Bettings Trends:
The Bengals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 4.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (4.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average).
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