Idaho vs Southern Utah Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/23/24

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Southern Utah Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, November 23rd, at the Jenny Craig Pavillion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Vandals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Thunderbirds’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Idaho

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Southern Utah

-Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho and Southern Utah

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

Inconsistent Start for Southern Utah

It has been an inconsistent start for Southern Utah, and they had a game on Friday night against San Diego. On Tuesday, Southern Utah faced off against Loyola Chicago and they were competitive but they ended up losing 76-72. Guard Jamir Simpson had a strong game putting up 28 points, three rebounds, and one assist. Guard Dominque Ford also put up 18 points, one rebound, and one assist. Southern Utah is averaging 86.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 38th while the defense is ranked 145th. In this game, the Southern Utah offense is going to need to be strong early. 

Idaho Looks to Build on Last Game

Idaho in the last game faced off against Evergreen State and they were able to secure the 101-59 victory. Tyler Mrus and Julian Mimis both had strong games putting up 21 points, and that type of offensive production from both of them is going to be key. Two games ago against BYU, the offense scored 71 points and the defense gave up 95 points, and that led to the defeat. When these teams have struggled, it’s usually the defense that has really let them down. Idaho on the season is averaging 81.6 points while their defense is giving up 76.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 115th in the league while the defense is ranked 274th. 

Southern Utah vs Idaho Prediction

If Southern Utah wasn’t playing on Friday I would probably lean towards them, but I expect the fresh legs of the Vandals are going to help them. Idaho on the season is averaging 81.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Southern Utah’s defense is going to struggle here, and Idaho is going to get the job done here. Back Idaho against the spread.