| MATCHUP | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | Idaho Vandals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-18 | 15-13 |
| Spread | +10.5 -102 | -10.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-105) | Under 147.5 (-115) |
| Where | ICCU Arena, Moscow, ID | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Idaho Vandals Preview
The Idaho Vandals have a 15-13 overall record and a 7-8 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off an 86-80 road win against Sacramento State and their previous three games were a 77-67 road loss against Portland State, a 99-69 home win against Idaho State and an 83-72 home loss against Weber State.
Offensively, Idaho averages 79.3 points per game, while allowing 74 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Jackson Rasmussen leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 49.5% from the field and 69.5% from the free throw line. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.5 per game. Kolton Mitchell leads the team in assists with 4 per game.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have a 10-18 overall record and a 4-11 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 78-77 road loss against Northern Colorado and their previous three games were a 79-74 home win against Sacramento State, a 77-68 home loss against Portland State and a 72-53 road loss against Weber State.
Offensively, Northern Arizona averages 72.8 points per game, while allowing 76.1 points per game defensively. The Lumberjacks shoot with 47% from the field and grab 30.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.4 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Ryan Abelman leads Northern Arizona in scoring, with an average of 11.1 points per game, while shooting with 40.7% from the field and 88.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.4 rebounds. Brennan Peterson leads the team in assists with 2.2 per game.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks @ Idaho Vandals Betting Trends: February 26, 2026
Why the Idaho Vandals will win
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last five games following a road loss.
- Idaho has won nine of its last 12 games at ICCU Arena.
- Idaho has won the first half in each of its last four games against Northern Arizona.
Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win
- Northern Arizona has won seven of its last eight road games against Idaho.
- Idaho has lost four of its last five home night games against Conference opponents.
- Idaho has lost the first half in five of its last six home night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Idaho’s last 10 games at ICCU Arena have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Three of Northern Arizona’s last four road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
Northern Arizona vs Idaho Prediction
In this Northern Arizona vs Idaho Prediction, Idaho is coming as -11 home favorites. Idaho has been the better team this season but has been struggling lately with a 3-6 record in its last 9 games and 3-7 against the spread. Northern Arizona has not been much better, as they are 1-3 in their last 4 games and terrible on the road with a 1-11 record. Idaho is better both offensively and defensively this season, as Northern Arizona has a -3.3 point differential so I expect the home team to prevail in this one. Take Idaho and lay the points.