The Idaho State Bengals host North Dakota on Saturday, looking to build on their 10-12 mark against the 8-16 Fighting Hawks in college basketball betting action at Holt Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Idaho State Bengals to cover the point spread in this one found them as -2.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Idaho State Bengals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Idaho State Bengals currently sport a 10-12 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 12-7 ATS. The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 8-16 and 9-13 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Idaho State Bengals produce a 8-11 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the North Dakota Fighting Hawks have gone 15-7 against the totals betting line.
The Bengals - Fighting Hawks odds would favor the Bengals if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Idaho State is rated No. 219 in the current Odds Shark poll, while North Dakota is at No. 241.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Idaho State has the nation's No. 175-rated offensive output, at 72.59 PPG. The visiting North Dakota Fighting Hawks defense ranks No. 254 allowing on average 82.71 PPG. The Bengals FG% has averaged 46.69% so far, more than the Idaho State Fighting Hawks marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.47% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
North Dakota got 20 points from Dale Jones but lost anyway, 84-76, to Weber State on Thursday at Dee Events Center.
Brandon Boyd scored 26 points for Idaho State on Thursday, but the Bears managed a 85-82 victory over the Bengals at Holt Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
North Dakota home to Southern Utah, Thursday, February 15th
Idaho State at Sacramento State, Thursday, February 15th