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Idaho vs. Northern Arizona prediction: Idaho favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Idaho vs Northern Arizona predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Northern Arizona will take on the favored Idaho in men's college basketball action at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Idaho as the most likely winner of the Idaho vs. Northern Arizona game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Idaho vs. Northern Arizona prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Idaho and Northern Arizona 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Idaho a 68% chance of defeating Northern Arizona. Our predicted final score has Idaho winning 76-71.
According to our model, Northern Arizona (+5.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Idaho vs. Northern Arizona odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Idaho | Northern Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -5.5 (-105) | +5.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -220 | +198 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Idaho vs. Northern Arizona picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Northern Arizona +5.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Idaho | -220 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Northern Arizona +5.5 at the spread.
Idaho vs. Northern Arizona game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Northern Arizona and Idaho at J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho vs. Northern Arizona
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome
Conclusion
We predict Idaho, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat Northern Arizona on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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