Centrum Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the visiting Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in college hoops betting odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds betting line opened as -5.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are 4-9 so far on the season, and 3-8 ATS vs the number. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, meanwhile, are 2-11 and 1-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Southern Utah go 6-5 and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks go 4-4 on betting totals.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 335-ranked Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the No. 309-rated Northern Arizona Lumberjacks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Southern Utah's No. 175-ranked offense, averaging 71.69 PPG, against a Lumberjacks defense that ranks No. 248 at 82 PPG. The Thunderbirds field goal percentage has averaged 45.05% so far, more than the Lumberjacks marksmen have achieved on the year, 38.02% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Northern Arizona suffered a 74-72 loss against Montana State on Saturday, getting 19 points from Kris Yanku in a losing effort at Walkup Skydome.
Southern Utah suffered a 83-66 loss against Montana on Saturday, getting 13 points from James McGee in a losing effort at Centrum Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Arizona at Idaho, Thursday, January 14th
Southern Utah at Eastern Washington, Thursday, January 14th