Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 28th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Idaho Vandals Preview

The Idaho Vandals have a 16-13 overall record and an 8-8 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 78-58 home win against Northern Arizona and their previous three games were an 86-80 road win against Sacramento State, a 77-67 road loss against Portland State and a 99-69 home win against Idaho State.

Offensively, Idaho averages 79.2 points per game, while allowing 73.4 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 2.2 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.

Jackson Rasmussen leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 14 points per game, while shooting with 49.7% from the field and 69.5% from the free throw line. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game. Kolton Mitchell leads the team in assists with 4 per game.

Northern Colorado Bears Preview

The Northern Colorado Bears have an 18-11 overall record and an 8-8 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off an 82-72 road loss against Eastern Washington and their previous three games were a 78-77 home win against Northern Arizona, a 77-65 home win against Portland State and a 95-79 home win against Sacramento State.

Offensively, Northern Colorado averages 82.4 points per game, while allowing 76.9 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.9 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 4.2 steals per game defensively.

Quinn Denker leads Northern Colorado in scoring, with an average of 18.4 points per game, while shooting with 48.8% from the field and 80.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.3 assists. Brock Wisne is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.4 per game.

Northern Colorado Bears @ Idaho Vandals Betting Trends: February 28, 2026

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• The home team has won each of Northern Colorado’s last four games.
• Northern Colorado has lost six of its last eight road games.
• Idaho has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win

• Idaho has lost each of its last six games at ICCU Arena following a home win.
• Northern Colorado has won 15 of its last 17 games against Idaho.
• Northern Colorado has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 games against Idaho.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Idaho’s last six day games at ICCU Arena have produced a total of 160+ points.
• Four of Northern Colorado’s last five day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Idaho ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
• Idaho ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.5).
• Northern Colorado ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (9.8).
• Northern Colorado ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.2).

Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction   

In this Northern Colorado vs Idaho Prediction, Idaho is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Northern Colorado has been the better team this season and also better against the spread. They have been in excellent form lately with seven consecutive wins, while Idaho is 3-6 in its last 9. Northern Colorado has the 31st-best offense in the entire nation and are 8-5 ATS on the road, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take Northern Colorado and get the +2.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Northern Colorado +2.5