Big Sky foes square off when the Idaho Vandals (16-13, 8-8 Big Sky) host the Northern Colorado Bears (18-11, 8-8 Big Sky) at ICCU Arena, tipping off at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The Bears are 2.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a point total of 154.5.
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Idaho Cover -2.5 vs Northern Colorado -121
Idaho vs. Northern Colorado betting lines
- Idaho moneyline odds to win: -163
- Northern Colorado moneyline odds to win: +134
- Spread: Idaho (-2.5)
- Total: 154.5
Idaho statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Idaho has fared better at home, covering four times in nine home games, and six times in 15 road games.
- The Vandals have hit the over on the total in five of nine home games (55.6%), compared to five of 15 road games (33.3%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Idaho has an identical winning percentage when playing at home compared to on the road (.667).
Recent trends
- The Vandals have seen a downturn in scoring lately, putting up 76.4 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.8 points fewer than the 79.2 they’ve scored this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Idaho concede 0.1 more points per game (73.5) than its season-long average (73.4).
- The Vandals’ 10.2 made three-pointers per-game average over their last 10 games are less than the 10.6 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 37.4% compared to their season-long percentage of 36.8% from long distance.
Idaho betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-15-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 3-7-0)
- O-U-P: 11-15-0 (Home: 5-4-0; Away: 5-10-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-6 (Home: 6-3; Away: 4-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (189th in nation) | 43.5 (131st) | 33.2 (113th) | 29.7 (96th) | 13.1 (243rd) | 10.7 (153rd) |
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Northern Colorado statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Northern Colorado is 4-6-0 at home against the spread (.400 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-6-0 ATS (.571).
- Bears games have finished above the over/under 60% of the time at home (six of 10), and 57.1% of the time away (eight of 14).
Recent trends
- The Bears have fared worse offensively in their past 10 games, averaging 78.9 points per contest, 3.5 fewer points their than season average of 82.4.
- While Northern Colorado is giving up 76.9 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 74.6 points per contest.
- The Bears are sinking 1.4 fewer threes per contest over their previous 10 games (8.2) compared to their season average (9.6), and they are posting a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (34.7%) compared to their season mark (36.1%).
Northern Colorado betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-13-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 3-2-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 15-11-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-7 (Home: 7-3; Away: 6-4)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.3 (25th in nation) | 44.9 (222nd) | 33.3 (106th) | 28.6 (46th) | 16.9 (36th) | 11.0 (188th) |
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