Who's Playing

Idaho @ Northern Arizona

Regular Season Records: Idaho 10-21; Northern Arizona 9-22

What to Know

The Idaho Vandals and the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are set to clash at 7:30 p.m. ET March 4 at Idaho Central Arena in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tourney. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

On Monday, Idaho lost to the Montana Grizzlies at home by a decisive 68-53 margin.

Meanwhile, the Lumberjacks were just a bucket shy of a win on Monday and fell 90-89 to the Weber State Wildcats.

The Vandals are expected to lose this next one by 4.5. Now might not be the best time to take Idaho against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past four consecutive games.

A pair of defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Idaho has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.90% from the floor on average, which is the 11th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Northern Arizona has experienced some struggles of their own as they have allowed their opponents to shoot 46.80% from the floor on average, which is the 16th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Idaho Central Arena -- Boise, Idaho
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Lumberjacks are a 4.5-point favorite against the Vandals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Northern Arizona have won nine out of their last 16 games against Idaho.

  • Feb 18, 2023 - Northern Arizona 72 vs. Idaho 50
  • Jan 19, 2023 - Idaho 88 vs. Northern Arizona 83
  • Mar 05, 2022 - Idaho 78 vs. Northern Arizona 69
  • Jan 17, 2022 - Northern Arizona 74 vs. Idaho 72
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Northern Arizona 83 vs. Idaho 78
  • Dec 31, 2020 - Northern Arizona 78 vs. Idaho 65
  • Feb 20, 2020 - Northern Arizona 78 vs. Idaho 61
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Northern Arizona 77 vs. Idaho 72
  • Feb 21, 2019 - Northern Arizona 75 vs. Idaho 54
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Northern Arizona 86 vs. Idaho 73
  • Mar 01, 2018 - Idaho 66 vs. Northern Arizona 52
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Idaho 84 vs. Northern Arizona 80
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Idaho 77 vs. Northern Arizona 75
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Idaho 65 vs. Northern Arizona 49
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Northern Arizona 72 vs. Idaho 70
  • Jan 14, 2016 - Idaho 83 vs. Northern Arizona 76