Northern Colorado Bears vs Idaho State Bengals predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Thursday,

Northern Colorado

Idaho State

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In what promises to be a thrilling NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Northern Colorado Bears will face off against the Idaho State Bengals on January 8, 2026.

Both teams have had a mixed run of form recently, with the Bears winning only 1 of their last 5 matches, while the Bengals have managed to secure victories in 2 of their last 5 games. However, the Bears will have the advantage of playing at home, which could potentially give them the edge in this contest.

In terms of bookmakers’ odds, the Bears are slight favorites with odds of 1.7, compared to the Bengals’ odds of 1.97. Our model prediction also gives the Bears a 56.9% chance of securing a home win, while the Bengals have a 43.1% chance of pulling off an upset on the road.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths and execute their game plans effectively to come out on top in this highly anticipated matchup. With the odds and predictions so close, this game could truly go either way. Fans can expect a competitive and exciting game between these two teams.

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Northern Colorado
54.6%		 Idaho State
45.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 79:77

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 1.73 2.1
Pinnacle 1.7 1.97
Best for US Customers 1.7 2.1

Latest Results

03.01.26 Montana Grizzlies basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 88:79
01.01.26 Montana State Bobcats basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 89:75
28.12.25 Colorado Buffaloes basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 81:86
20.12.25 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Denver Pioneers basketball – 79:86
16.12.25 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 101:90		 03.01.26 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Portland State Vikings basketball – 87:93 OT
01.01.26 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 97:84
21.12.25 Idaho State Bengals basketball – UC Davis Aggies basketball – 83:93
10.12.25 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Idaho State Bengals basketball – 73:69
06.12.25 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Denver Pioneers basketball – 93:79

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northern Colorado won 4.
  • Northern Colorado has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Idaho State has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Idaho State may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Northern Colorado has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Idaho State has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northern Colorado won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1565:1500. (average 78.3:75).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northern Colorado won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 923:910. (average 76.9:75.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.02.25 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 72:86
    04.01.25 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Idaho State Bengals basketball – 93:92 OT
    10.03.24 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Idaho State Bengals basketball – 76:83
    02.03.24 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 79:81
    01.02.24 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Idaho State Bengals basketball – 91:86 OT

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4 (17.92%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 7 (10.24%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10.5 (6.83%)

    4. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.52%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 16 (4.48%)

    7. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Michigan State: 21 (3.41%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.76%)

    11. Texas Tech: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Florida Gators: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    15. Louisville: 34 (2.11%)

    16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.99%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 41 (1.75%)

    18. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.41%)

    19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 51 (1.41%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)

    21. North Carolina: 51 (1.41%)

    22. Kentucky Wildcats: 61 (1.18%)

    23. Baylor Bears: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.71%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    27. TCU: 151 (0.47%)

    28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)

    30. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    31. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. Missouri Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    35. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    36. Virginia Tech: 251 (0.29%)

    37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Wisconsin Badgers: 251 (0.29%)

    39. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    42. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)

    43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    44. Wake Forest: 501 (0.14%)

    45. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.14%)

    46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Texas A&M: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Boise State: 751 (0.1%)

    55. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    59. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    60. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    61. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 751 (0.1%)

    63. Arizona State: 751 (0.1%)

    64. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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