Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Northern Colorado Bears Preview

The Northern Colorado Bears have an 11-10 overall record this season and a 1-7 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off an 81-77 away loss against Northern Arizona and their previous three games were a 73-68 home loss against Montana State, a 93-89 away loss against Sacramento State in overtime and a 76-73 away loss against Portland State.

Offensively, Northern Colorado averages 83.1 points per game, while allowing 78 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.2 assists per game. They average 1.8 blocks per game and 4.4 steals per game defensively.

Quinn Denker leads Northern Colorado in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 82.3% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 6.8 per game. Ring Nyeri is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game.

Idaho Vandals Preview

The Idaho Vandals have a 12-8 overall record this season and a 4-3 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 69-66 home win against Portland State and their previous three games were an 86-76 home win against Sacramento State, a 75-67 away win against Weber State and a 76-68 away loss against Idaho State.

Offensively, Idaho averages 80 points per game, while allowing 73.2 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.

Kolton Mitchell leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 37.3% from the field and 77.2% from the free throw line, also leading the team in assists with 4 per game. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game.

Idaho Vandals @ Northern Colorado Bears Betting Trends: January 29, 2026

Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win

• Northern Colorado has won each of its last seven home games against Idaho.
• Idaho has lost each of its last five night games at Bank of Colorado Arena.
• Northern Colorado has won the first half in each of its last 13 games against Idaho.

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Northern Colorado has lost eight of its last nine games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Northern Colorado’s last four games.

Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction

In this Idaho vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Northern Colorado is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season, but Idaho has been playing better basketball lately, as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games, while Northern Colorado has been struggling mightily, with a 1-7 record both straight up and against the spread in its last 8 games. Both teams are too unstable lately to trust, but taking a look at the total, they are both 10-3 to the under in their last 13 games combined as both offenses have been up and down lately. Take the under 152.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 152.5