Idaho vs Northern Arizona Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Northern Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Idaho Vandals Betting Preview

The Idaho Vandals are 11-15 (6-7) this year after they lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 75-73 in their last game. Idaho led 41-36 at halftime, but they were outscored 39-32 in the second half in the loss. The Vandals shot 48.9% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 86.4% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Brickner led Idaho with 17 points and three rebounds, while Jack Payne added 16 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Vandals defeated Sacramento State by a score of 78-76 but did lose to Portland State by a score of 76-69 before that. Idaho has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Big Sky standings with a 6-7 record. Idaho has scored 74.3 points per game and they have allowed 75.1 points per game, while also averaging 33.1 rebounds and 12.8 assists per game this season. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Kolton Mitchell is averaging 10.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Idaho is shooting 44.6% from the field, 74.2% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 15-12 (6-8) this season after they defeated Sacramento State by a score of 65-61 in their last game. Northern Arizona led 36-26 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 29 points in the second half. The Lumberjacks shot 42.6% from the field, 34.6% on three-pointers, and 55.6% on free throws in the game. Trent McLaughlin led Northern Arizona with 20 points and four assists, while Carson Towt added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Lumberjacks lost to Portland State by a score of 58-46 and Montana by a score of 83-80. Northern Arizona has lost four of their last six games and they are currently eighth in the Big Sky standings with a 6-8 record. Northern Arizona has scored 76 points per game and they have allowed 70.8 points per game, while also averaging 39.1 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Trent McLaughlin is averaging 21.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Carson Towt is averaging 13.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this year. Northern Arizona is shooting 45% from the field, 66.3% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Northern Arizona will beat Idaho

• Idaho has lost four of its last five road games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Northern Arizona has won four of its last five games against Idaho.
• Idaho has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Idaho vs Northern Arizona Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with very similar conference records, but Northern Arizona will be at home for this game. The Lumberjacks are shooting 45% from the field this year and they have allowed 61 and 58 points in their last two games. Idaho has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 75+ points in four straight. The Vandals are shooting 44.6% from the field this season and they did lose their first meeting with NAU by a score of 80-72 at home. I don’t love this game, but I will take the Lumberjacks to cover at home.