FINAL
January 8, 2026 β’ Bank of Colorado Arena
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Idaho State Bengals meets Northern Colorado Bears at Bank of Colorado Arena.
Idaho State Bengals
Visiting Side
Northern Colorado Bears
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
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Idaho State Bengals
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Northern Colorado Bears
Projected Score
IDA 75
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NOR 80
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Northern Colorado Bears maintains a stronger scoring margin over opponents.
- Northern Colorado Bears shoots at a higher clip from the floor.
Idaho State Bengals
STAT
Northern Colorado Bears
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Northern Colorado Bears plays on familiar turf at Bank of Colorado Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
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Why Idaho State Bengals Could Win
Idaho State Bengals generates 74.7 points per game while shooting 45.2%.
Why Northern Colorado Bears Could Win
Northern Colorado Bears produces 81.8 points per game on 47.0% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Northern Colorado Bears's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Bank of Colorado Arena
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
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Idaho State Bengals (42.3%)
Northern Colorado Bears (57.7%)
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