It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (5-12, 3-4 BigSky) welcome the Northern Colorado Bears (13-7, 7-2 BigSky) to the Walkup Skydome. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Free Prediction
In the Bears’ last outing, they topped the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 79-68. Northern Colorado held the Thunderbirds to an effective field goal percentage of 0.391 (below their season average of 0.514). Southern Utah, on the other hand, held the Bears to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 30.2). Northern Colorado was led by Jordan Davis, who was the game’s high scorer with 36 points on 14-for-17 shooting.
The Lumberjacks were victorious over the Portland State Vikings in their last outing, 82-75. The Lumberjacks had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.364 (above their season average of 0.244), while the Vikings had a turnover percentage of 23.3 (above their season average of 16.4). Bernie Andre was the game’s high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field.
It might be a tough matchup for Northern Arizona on the offensive glass. The Lumberjacks rank 316th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.1 percent), while Northern Colorado ranks 50th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent). Moreover, the 39th-ranked offense of the Bears (offensive efficiency of 113.3) will try to exploit the 336th-ranked defense of the Lumberjacks (defensive efficiency of 111.8).
After the Bears won both contests against the Lumberjacks last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Northern Colorado won 82-59. The Bears had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.9 vs. 15.6) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.7 vs. 23.8).
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Colorado ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while Northern Arizona ranks 242nd (25.8).
The Bears rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while the Lumberjacks rank 208th (36.8).
Northern Arizona ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while Northern Colorado ranks 134th (6.7).
The Lumberjacks rank 36th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bears rank 99th (3.4).
Northern Colorado averages 13.0 assists per game, which ranks 161st in the NCAA. Northern Arizona ranks 196th in assists allowed per game (14.8).
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The Bears have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Northern Colorado has defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.
During their last five games, the Lumberjacks have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (0.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (4.1 below their season average).
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