Match Analysis: N Colorado Bears vs Idaho Vandals – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-02-22
• Time: 1:00 AM UTC
• Location: Bank of Colorado Arena

Game Overview

The Northern Colorado Bears host the Idaho Vandals in a Big Sky matchup. The Bears are favored by 9.5 points, reflecting their stronger season performance.

Key Factors to Consider

• Northern Colorado has a better overall record (20-8) compared to Idaho (12-15). The Bears also have a higher field goal percentage and more assists per game.
• Northern Colorado leads the head-to-head record, with Idaho struggling against them historically.
• No significant injury reports are available for this matchup.
• Home-court advantage could play a significant role for Northern Colorado.
• Both teams are motivated, but Northern Colorado's strong season performance may give them an edge in confidence.

Odds and Predictions

Category	Odds	Prediction	Confidence
Moneyline	Idaho +345, N Colorado -425	N Colorado	☆☆☆☆☆ 1%
Spread	Idaho +9 -110, N Colorado -9 -110	N Colorado -9	☆☆☆☆☆ 1%
Over_under	Over 157 -105, Under 157 -115	Over 157	☆☆☆☆☆ 1%

Predicted Outcome

Northern Colorado is likely to win due to their superior team performance and home advantage.

Predicted Score: N Colorado 80, Idaho 69

Match Analysis: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Idaho Vandals – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: February 20, 2025
• Time: 01:00 UTC
• Location: J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome

Game Overview

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks host Idaho Vandals in a Big Sky Conference matchup. Northern Arizona is 15-12 overall and 6-8 in conference play, while Idaho is 11-15 overall and 6-7 in conference play.

Key Factors to Consider

• Northern Arizona has a strong home record at 9-3, while Idaho averages 74.3 points per game, which is 3.5 more than what Northern Arizona allows. Trenton McLaughlin leads the Lumberjacks with 21.1 points per game.
• No recent head-to-head data is available, but both teams are closely matched in conference standings.
• No significant injury reports are available for either team.
• The game is played at high altitude in Flagstaff, Arizona, which might affect visiting teams' performance.
• Both teams are motivated to improve their conference standings, but Northern Arizona's strong home record could provide an edge.

Odds and Predictions

Category	Odds	Prediction	Confidence
Moneyline	Idaho Vandals: 128, Northern Arizona Lumberjacks: -148	Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	☆☆☆☆☆ 1%
Spread	Idaho Vandals: 2.5 -105, Northern Arizona Lumberjacks: -2.5 -115	Northern Arizona Lumberjacks	☆☆☆☆☆ 1%
Over_under	Over: 148 -105, Under: 148 -115	Over	☆☆☆☆☆ 1%

Predicted Outcome

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are favored to win due to their strong home performance.

Predicted Score: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 75, Idaho Vandals 72