Northern Colorado Bears vs Idaho Vandals predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Thursday,

Northern Colorado

Idaho Vandals

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Northern Colorado Bears will face off against the Idaho Vandals on January 29, 2026. The Bears, despite struggling in their recent form with zero wins in their last five matches, will look to turn things around in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, the Vandals have been in better shape, having won three of their last five games.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the home team, with the Bears having a 1.59 chance of securing a victory, compared to the Vandals’ 2.3 odds. Our model prediction also leans towards a home win, giving the Bears a 60.4% chance of coming out on top.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their defensive efforts to secure the win. The Vandals will look to capitalize on their recent good form, while the Bears will aim to bounce back and showcase their capabilities on the court. This game promises to be a thrilling and closely contested encounter, with both teams having the potential to emerge victorious.

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Northern Colorado
58.5%		 Idaho
41.5%

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Betting Odds

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Latest Results

24.01.26 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 81:77
19.01.26 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Montana State Bobcats basketball – 68:73
17.01.26 Sacramento State Hornets basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 93:89 OT
15.01.26 Portland State Vikings basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 76:73
10.01.26 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Weber State Wildcats basketball – 71:76		 24.01.26 Idaho Vandals basketball – Portland State Vikings basketball – 66:69
22.01.26 Idaho Vandals basketball – Sacramento State Hornets basketball – 86:76
17.01.26 Weber State Wildcats basketball – Idaho Vandals basketball – 67:75
15.01.26 Idaho State Bengals basketball – Idaho Vandals basketball – 76:68
10.01.26 Idaho Vandals basketball – Montana State Bobcats basketball – 92:89

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northern Colorado won 3.
  • Northern Colorado is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Idaho‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Idaho may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Northern Colorado is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Northern Colorado won 14 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1600:1398. (average 80:69.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northern Colorado won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 742:665. (average 82.4:73.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.02.25 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Idaho Vandals basketball – 92:74
    23.01.25 Idaho Vandals basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 77:76
    22.02.24 Northern Colorado Bears basketball – Idaho Vandals basketball – 76:62
    27.01.24 Idaho Vandals basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 68:89
    16.02.23 Idaho Vandals basketball – Northern Colorado Bears basketball – 84:82

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (9.58%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (8.68%)

    3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.58%)

    4. Duke Blue Devils: 9.2 (5.36%)

    5. Connecticut Huskies: 12.8 (3.85%)

    6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.85%)

    7. Iowa State: 15.4 (3.2%)

    8. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (2.9%)

    9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18.8 (2.62%)

    10. Florida Gators: 20.6 (2.4%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.4%)

    12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

    13. Texas Tech: 28.4 (1.74%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.7%)

    15. Michigan State: 29.5 (1.67%)

    16. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31.8 (1.55%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 33.4 (1.48%)

    18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.37%)

    19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.2%)

    20. Arkansas State: 41 (1.2%)

    21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.13%)

    22. Virginia Cavaliers: 53.4 (0.92%)

    23. Louisville: 60.2 (0.82%)

    24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 73.2 (0.67%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

    27. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    28. St. Johns Red Storm: 79 (0.62%)

    29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

    30. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

    31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

    32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

    33. Colorado State: 100 (0.49%)

    34. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

    35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

    36. Kansas State: 100 (0.49%)

    37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

    38. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

    39. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

    40. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.49%)

    41. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

    42. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

    43. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

    44. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

    45. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

    46. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

    47. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

    48. Florida State: 100 (0.49%)

    49. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

    50. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

    51. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

    52. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

    53. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

    54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    55. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.47%)

    56. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.43%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    62. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.39%)

    63. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    67. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.33%)

    68. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    69. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

    72. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

    73. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

    74. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    75. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

    76. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

    77. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

    78. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

    79. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

    80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

    81. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

    82. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

    83. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

    84. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

    85. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    86. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    87. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Creighton: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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