The Idaho Vandals (4-15, 1-7 BigSky) look to put an end to their five-game losing streak when they challenge the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-13, 4-5 BigSky) at Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Idaho Vandals ATS Prediction
In the Lumberjacks’ last outing, they topped the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 80-77. Northern Arizona won the rebounding battle. The Lumberjacks had 14 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Thunderbirds had five and 41, respectively. With 19 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Bernie Andre led Northern Arizona in scoring.
The Vandals lost to the Portland State Vikings in their last outing, 69-53. Portland State’s 0.264 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Idaho, who had a mark of 0.091. The Vikings’ mark was below their season average of 0.269, while the Vandals’ was below their season average of 0.221. With 12 points and five assists, Idaho’s Trevon Allen had a solid game.
After the Vandals won both meetings against the Lumberjacks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Idaho won 66-52. The Vandals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 25.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.333 vs. 0.237).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Idaho Vandals Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Arizona ranks 122nd in three pointers attempted per game (23.3) while Idaho ranks 233rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.5).
The Vandals rank 190th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Lumberjacks rank 248th (33.2).
Northern Arizona ranks 31st in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Idaho ranks 68th (5.8).
The Lumberjacks rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Vandals rank 71st (3.1).
Idaho ranks 207th in assists per game (12.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
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The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 6.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 59.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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