Idaho State (15-13) vs Northern Arizona (16-14)
Game Info: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9:00 pm (ICCU Dome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Idaho State -6.5 — Over/Under: 143.5
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and Idaho State Bengals meet on Monday in college basketball action at Red Gym. Here’s a Northern Arizona vs Idaho State Prediction. This article will include a Northern Arizona vs Idaho State Pick.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (16-14, 12-14 ATS) are not playing well right now. The Lumberjacks lost six of the previous nine games, including the most recent one to Northern Colorado at home. After spending the last three games at home (losses to Idaho and Northern Colorado with a win over Eastern Washington), Northern Arizona will conclude the regular season on the road. The Jacks are 7th in the Big Sky Standings with four games behind Idaho State and seven behind the leaders Northern Colorado and Montana.
Northern Arizona averages 76.3 PPG (118th) and allows 71.5 PPG (171st). The Lumberjacks are 53rd in rebounds (38.4) and 97th in assists (15.1). Trent McLaughlin leads the team with 22.2 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.4 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG. Carson Towt follows him with 13.1 PPG, a team-high 12.4 RPG, 3.5 APG, and 1.2 SPG, while Jayden Jackson has 12.3 PPG, 3.9 RPG, and a team-high 3.6 APG.
Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview
The Idaho State Bengals (15-13, 17-8 ATS) are going through their best period of the season. The Bengals are on a four-game winning streak, which is their longest of the campaign; they failed to connect more than two victories before this positive stretch. Idaho State defeated Portland State, Sacramento State, Idaho, and Eastern Washington. Idaho State is 4th in the Big Sky Standings with the same record as Portland State and four games behind the leaders Northern Colorado and Montana.
Idaho State is averaging 74.7 PPG (164th) and is allowing 69.2 PPG (97th). The Bengals are getting 38.4 RPG (54th) and dish out 13.6 APG (214th). Dylan Darling is the team’s top scorer with 19.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, a team-high 5.8 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG. Jake O’Neil adds 13.0 PPG, a team-high 9.4 RPG, 2.1 APG, and 1.1 SPG, while Isaiah Griffin contributes 11.0 PPG and 3.9 RPG.
Why Idaho State will beat Northern Arizona
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last seven Monday games against Conference opponents.
- Idaho State has won each of its last four games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Idaho State has won the first half in each of its last five games against the Big Sky Conference at Reed Gymnasium.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Idaho State’s last six games against Conference opponents at Reed Gymnasium have produced a total of 147+ points.
- Each of Northern Arizona’s last three games has produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Idaho State ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (38.4).
- Idaho State ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.5).
- Northern Arizona ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.6%).
- Northern Arizona ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.50).
Northern Arizona vs Idaho State Prediction
Idaho State won eight of the previous ten H2H duels and managed to cover each of those wins. The Bengals are 4-1 in H2Hs over the past five, and they already beat Northern Arizona 72-67 this season. Idaho State won six of the previous seven home games, while Northern Arizona lost three of the last four on the road. Idaho State has covered the Spread in 19 of its last 29 games. I am backing the Bengals to cover again.