Idaho State vs. Northern Arizona: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 29, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 29, 2024

In regular season action on Thursday, the Idaho State Bengals (12-16, 7-8 Big Sky) will play the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (13-16, 6-9 Big Sky), with Maleek Arington and Trenton McLaughlin among the key players to watch. Tipoff at Holt Arena is at 9:00 PM ET. The Bengals are currently strong 7.5-point favorites over the Lumberjacks. The over/under is 138.5 points for the game.

Idaho State vs. Northern Arizona Betting Lines

Idaho State vs Northern Arizona Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
Idaho State -7.5 138.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Idaho State (-7.5)
Total Pick Over (138.5)

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Idaho State vs. Northern Arizona Stat Rankings

Idaho State Avg. (Rank) Northern Arizona Avg. (Rank)
69.9 (283rd) Points Scored 68.3 (310th)
68.7 (91st) Points Allowed 76.1 (300th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.2 (239th) Off. Rebounds 6.5 (341st)
6.6 (254th) 3pt Made 6.3 (286th)
12.3 (249th) Assists 13.9 (125th)
11.0 (146th) Turnovers 12.4 (289th)

Idaho State vs. Northern Arizona Betting Trends

  • The Bengals’ record against the spread is 12-14-0.
  • Idaho State has no wins ATS (0-1) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • There have been 16 Bengals games (out of 26) that went over the total this season.
  • In 14 games this year, Idaho State and its opponent have combined to score more than 138.5 points.
  • The average point total for Bengals games this season is 138.5, the same as the over/under for this matchup.
  • Northern Arizona is 13-16-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Lumberjacks have an ATS record of 5-5 as 7.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • Idaho State has seen 16 of its 26 games hit the over.
  • Lumberjacks games have had over 138.5 points 19 times this season.
  • This season, Northern Arizona’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 144.4, which is 5.9 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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Idaho State Impact Players

  • Brayden Parker averages 14.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest — both team highs. He is also putting up 1.5 assists, shooting 53.9% from the floor and 34.9% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game.
  • Arington averages a team-leading 5.1 assists per contest. He is also posting 10.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, shooting 41.3% from the floor.
  • Kiree Huie puts up 11.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game. At the other end, he puts up 0.5 steals and 1.2 blocked shots.
  • Miguel Tomley is averaging 12.9 points, 1.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game.
  • Isaiah Griffin is averaging 7.8 points, 0.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Northern Arizona Impact Players

  • McLaughlin is No. 1 on the Lumberjacks in scoring (16.6 points per game) and assists (2.1), and puts up 3.3 rebounds. He also posts 1.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • Carson Basham is the Lumberjacks’ top rebounder (6.4 per game), and he delivers 11.9 points and 1.2 assists.
  • Oakland Fort gives the Lumberjacks 10.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest. He also puts up 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • The Lumberjacks receive 9.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game from Jayden Jackson.
  • Liam Lloyd is the Lumberjacks’ top assist man (3.5 per game), and he puts up 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds.

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