Southern Utah vs Idaho Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds complete a back-to-back on Saturday when playing Idaho after playing the San Diego Toreros on Friday. Southern Utah dropped to 4-1 following its 76-72 loss to Loyola-Chicago last Tuesday. The leading scorer for Southern Utah was Jamir Simpson with 28 points. The Thunderbirds shot just 41.8% overall and 28.6% from 3-point territory. Southern Utah committed 10 turnovers to just 7 for Loyola-Chicago. Keep updated with College Basketball with our college basketball previews.

Jamir Simpson is leading Southern Utah in scoring with an average of 17.6 points per game, while Jamari Sibley is the leading rebounder with an average of 8.5 per game and Tavi Jackson is the leader in assists with an average of 2.8 per game. Southern Utah has four players averaging double figures in scoring and as a team is scoring an average of 86.8 points per game.

The Idaho Vandals look for their second consecutive victory on Saturday when playing the Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Idaho is 2-3 following its 101-58 victory over Evergreen State on Tuesday. Julius Mims was the leading scorer for Idaho with 21 points. Idaho snapped a three-game losing skid with its victory on Tuesday. 

Julius Mims is leading Idaho in scoring and rebounding with averages of 13.0 points at 7.4 rebounds per game while Jojo Anderson is the leader in assists with an average of 3.2 per game. Tyler Mrus is the second-leading scorer with an average of 12.8 points per game and one of only two players for Idaho averaging double figures in scoring. Idaho is scoring an average of 81.6 points per game.

Southern Utah is off to a solid start at 4-1 straight up but is just 1-2 against the spread. Nevertheless, the Thunderbirds are playing well offensively and defensively, scoring an average of 86.8 points per game and allowing an average of only 69.2 points per game. Southern Utah is shooting 47.4% overall and holding opponents to 39.0% shooting. Final Score Prediction, Southern Utah Thunderbirds win and cover ATS 86-69.