Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Northern Colorado Bears try to run the Idaho Vandals off the court at Butler-Hancock Hall in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Northern Colorado sat as 4-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Idaho Vandals vs Northern Colorado Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Idaho Vandals will look to cover the spread vs the Northern Colorado Bears on Saturday, as the Vandals are 7-3 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Bears are 5-6 ATS. Idaho is 2-8 against the total, while Northern Colorado is 8-3 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the Northern Colorado Bears, most recently No. 291 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Idaho Vandals, who rate No. 122 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Idaho is ranked No. 136 in NCAA basketball at 37.57 per game. Contrast that with Northern Colorado's No. 204 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northern Colorado is the No. 123-ranked team in the country at 7.08 per game, while Idaho rates No. 88 at 7.71 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Vandals got 21 points from Perrion Callandret as Idaho ran past North Dakota 74-71 on Thursday at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
Jordan Wilson scored 26 points leading the Bears to a 96-90 victory over Eastern Washington at Butler-Hancock Hall on Thursday.
Next Betting Matchups
Idaho at Eastern Washington, Saturday, January 9th
Northern Colorado at Idaho State, Thursday, January 7th