Who's Playing

Idaho State @ Southern Utah

Current Records: Idaho State 3-13; Southern Utah 10-5

What to Know

The Idaho State Bengals haven't won a game against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds since Jan. 3 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Bengals' road trip will continue as they head to America First Event Center at 4 p.m. ET to face off against Southern Utah. The Thunderbirds will be strutting in after a win while Idaho State will be stumbling in from a loss.

There's no need to mince words: Idaho State lost to the Weber State Wildcats on Thursday, and they lost bad. The score wound up at 95-63.

Meanwhile, Southern Utah was able to grind out a solid victory over the Portland State Vikings on Monday, winning 86-76.

Idaho State have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 16 point spread they are up against. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-8 ATS when expected to lose.

Idaho State's defeat took them down to 3-13 while Southern Utah's victory pulled them up to 10-5. We'll see if the Bengals can steal the Thunderbirds' luck or if Southern Utah records another victory instead.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: America First Event Center -- Cedar City, Utah
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Thunderbirds are a big 16-point favorite against the Bengals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 16-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -121

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Series History

Southern Utah have won six out of their last 11 games against Idaho State.

  • Feb 01, 2020 - Southern Utah 80 vs. Idaho State 75
  • Jan 09, 2020 - Southern Utah 71 vs. Idaho State 55
  • Mar 13, 2019 - Southern Utah 94 vs. Idaho State 80
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Southern Utah 78 vs. Idaho State 72
  • Jan 03, 2019 - Idaho State 88 vs. Southern Utah 68
  • Mar 06, 2018 - Southern Utah 76 vs. Idaho State 68
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Southern Utah 84 vs. Idaho State 80
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Idaho State 93 vs. Southern Utah 78
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Idaho State 94 vs. Southern Utah 68
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Idaho State 89 vs. Southern Utah 71
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Idaho State 87 vs. Southern Utah 68