Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Sunday 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
The Idaho Vandals opened as 1.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Idaho Vandals vs Northern Colorado Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Northern Colorado Bears sport a record of 10-4 and 9-2 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Idaho Vandals have 9-4 and 5-3 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-5 for the Northern Colorado Bears and 3-5 for the Idaho Vandals.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 80-rated Northern Colorado Bears and the No. 66-ranked Idaho Vandals, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Idaho is ranked No. 59 in NCAA basketball at 38.92 per game. Contrast that with Northern Colorado's No. 62 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northern Colorado is the No. 65-ranked team in the country at 8.86 per game, while Idaho rates No. 67 at 8.85 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Vandals got 13 points from Perrion Callandret as Idaho ran past North Dakota 74-57 on Friday at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center.
Eastern Washington was victimized for 21 points and 10 rebounds by Andre Spight as the Bears bested the Eagles 88-75 in college basketball action on Friday.
- Idaho is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- Idaho is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Northern Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Northern Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Idaho home to Sacramento State, Thursday, January 4th
Northern Colorado at Montana State, Thursday, January 4th
