Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Bank of Colorado Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bengals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northern Colorado

-Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho State and Northern Colorado

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bengals and Bears. 

Big Win for Idaho State

It has been up and Idaho State to start the season, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. Idaho State scored 72 points against Northern Arizona and that was enough for the victory. Guard Dylan Darling had a huge game putting up 20 points, seven rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Utah Valley, the offense wasn’t good enough and they scored 56 points while the defense gave up 70 points. 

Idaho State on the season is averaging 73.8 points while their defense is giving up 65 points per game. The offense is ranked 235th in the league, while the defense is ranked 38th. They are shooting 42.7 percent from the field which is 308th in the league. Guard Dylan Darling is averaging 14 points while shooting 38.5 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Another Big Win for Northern Colorado

It was another big win for Northern Colorado in the last game against Weber State. The offense scored 89 points, but the defense gave up 72 points. At halftime, they were up 48-29 and that led to the blowout victory. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Isaiah Hawthorne had a huge game putting up 17 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against Denver, Northern Colorado scored 82 points, and they ended up winning by seven points. 

Northern Colorado on the season is averaging 83.5 points while their defense is giving up 75 points per game. The offense is ranked 38th in the league while the defense is ranked 278th. Langston Reynolds is having a huge season and he is averaging 17.4 points while shooting 61.1 percent from the field. There are three different players that are averaging at least 10.1 points per game. In this game, Northern Colorado is going to need to get the offense out to a fast start. 

Why Northern Colorado Will Beat Idaho State

• Idaho State has lost seven of its last eight games at Bank of Colorado Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northern Colorado has won each of its last four day games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against Conference opponents.

Idaho State vs Northern Colorado Prediction

This game is going to come down if Northern Colorado is going to be able to push the pace. They want to get up and down the court, and that’s exactly what they are going to be able to do here. Northern Colorado is averaging 83.5 points per game and they are going to put on a show here. Idaho State’s offense isn’t going to be able to keep up, and their defense isn’t going to be able to slow down the Bears offense. Northern Colorado is going to end up cruising here. Back Northern Colorado to win this game and cover the spread.