It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Idaho State Bengals (6-6, 2-1 BigSky) welcome the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (3-10, 1-2 BigSky) to Holt Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Idaho State Bengals Free Prediction
In the Lumberjacks’ last outing, they defeated the Jacksonville Dolphins, 97-82. The Lumberjacks had a much better turnover percentage (11.5 vs. 20.0) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 24.2). With 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Bernie Andre was the top scorer from either team.
The Bengals were blown out by the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs in their last contest, 120-79. Gonzaga made good use of their 37 trips to the charity stripe, making 30 of them (81.1 percent). Idaho State, meanwhile, was just 9-13 (69.2 percent). Brandon Boyd put together a solid game for Idaho State, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
After the Bengals won both meetings against the Lumberjacks last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Idaho State won 63-61. Idaho State did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (12-17; 70.6 percent). Northern Arizona, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.4 vs. 16.1).
The high-powered offense of Idaho State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Northern Arizona. The Bengals currently rank 78th in offensive efficiency, while the Lumberjacks are 339th in defensive efficiency. The Bengals figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Northern Arizona vs. Idaho State Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho State, ATS Winner – Idaho State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Idaho State ranks 51st in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Northern Arizona ranks 214th in three pointers allowed per game (25.3).
The Bengals average 14.6 assists per game, which ranks 98th in the NCAA. The Lumberjacks rank 202nd in assists allowed per game (15.5).
Idaho State ranks 170th in rebounds per game (35.1) while Northern Arizona ranks 235th (32.8).
The Bengals are 36th in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Lumberjacks are 41st with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
Idaho State is 29th in the NCAA with 5.1 steals allowed per game while Northern Arizona is 30th with 5.2 steals allowed per game.
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The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, down from 9.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bengals have scored an average of 84.8 points per game (7.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.0 points per game (9.2 above their season average).
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