Southern Utah vs Northern Arizona Prediction 12/18/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Hulman Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks prediction.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds Recap

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds come into this game looking to bounce back from a 105-69 loss at the hands of Washington last time out to sit at 4-8 this season. After this game, Southern Utah will head on the road for a game against Utah Tech.

Thunderbirds Lose Back-To-Back Games

Eliah Duval leads the Thunderbirds in scoring and assists with 13.9 PPG and 3.8 APG along with 3.7 RPG while Jaiden Feroah has 12.6 PPG with 5.5 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Southern Utah so far this season. Dylan Jones has 9.5 PPG and Tanner Hayhurst has 9.3 PPG with 2.7 RPG while Isaiah Cottrell has 9.2 PPG with a team-high 5.7 RPG to lead the Thunderbirds in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Southern Utah is averaging 79.4 PPG on 45.9% shooting from the field, 30.9% from three and 72.9% from the foul line so far this season.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Recap

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks come into this game looking to rebound from a 78-69 loss at the hands of San Diego last time out to sit at 4-6 this season. After this game, Northern Arizona will head on the road for a game against Incarnate Word.

Lumberjacks Lose 4 In A Row

Zack Davidson leads the Lumberjacks in scoring with 16.2 PPG along with 5.4 RPG while Ryan Abelman has 11.6 PPG with a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead Northern Arizona in rebounding so far this season. Isaiah Shaw has 10.8 PPG and Arne Osojnik has 10.6 PPG with 3.3 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Northern Arizona so far this season. Kavon Bradford also has a team-high 2.7 APG to lead the Lumberjacks in assists so far this season. As a team, Northern Arizona is averaging 73.4 PPG on 45.8% shooting from the field, 34% from three and 65.4% from the foul line this season. 

Southern Utah Thunderbirds @ Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Trends: December 18, 2025

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

• Southern Utah has lost 12 of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Northern Arizona has won each of its last four games against the Western Athletic Conference.
• Southern Utah has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will win

• Northern Arizona has lost seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents at Findlay Toyota Court.
• Southern Utah has won 16 of its last 20 day games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Southern Utah has won the first half in each of its last six games at Findlay Toyota Court.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the last eight day games between Southern Utah and Northern Arizona have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Five of Southern Utah’s last six games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 150+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Southern Utah ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (30.8).
• Southern Utah ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.3).

Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Prediction

I’m on Southern Utah and the points. I just don’t think that Northern Arizona should be in a position where they’re laying this many points against anyone and I think this is just a case of too many points. Southern Utah can keep this one close and potentially win this game outright. Give me the Thunderbirds and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Southern Utah +6.5