Northern Colorado vs. UC Irvine Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The UC Irvine Anteaters just barely missed out on March Madness, and will now look to excel in the NIT Tournament. Can they get a first round victory against Northern Colorado, or will the Bears play spoiler? Next Level Bets is back with another NIT betting pick in Northern Colorado vs. UC Irvine after a 2-0 sweep last night.
Next Level Bets - March 19, 2025, 3:33 PM EDT
4 minNorthern Colorado vs. UC Irvine Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
We’ve got another solid NIT matchup tonight as Northern Colorado takes on UC Irvine, with Northern Colorado coming into this game as underdogs looking to pull off the upset and keep their season alive. Let’s break down this matchup and find the best bet for tonight’s game!
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Northern Colorado vs. UC Irvine Odds
Northern Colorado vs. UC Irvine Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: March 19, 2025
- Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN+
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Northern Colorado vs. UC Irvine Prediction
Northern Colorado has quietly put together a solid season and comes into this matchup as a well-rounded team. They’ve been strong defensively, crash the boards hard, and can really score the ball — especially when they get into a rhythm. Offensively, this team has been efficient, ranking top 5 in the nation in 2-point field goal percentage, and they also shoot 38% from beyond the arc, which makes them dangerous at all levels.
Now they’re matching up with a UC Irvine team that’s been good this year, but they have some defensive weaknesses, especially on the perimeter. Their perimeter defense has been shaky, and that’s exactly where Northern Colorado can exploit them, with multiple shooters that can stretch the floor and knock it down from deep.
With how well Northern Colorado has played on both sides of the ball, and their ability to score efficiently, I see this being a much closer game than the spread indicates. Getting 8.5 points here is too many in what should be a tight matchup, and I’m backing Northern Colorado to cover and possibly make this one interesting down the stretch.
Northern Colorado vs. UC Irvine Pick
- Betting Pick: Northern Colorado +8.5 (-135) Get oddschecker+ right now for just $0.99 per month. Don't miss out on this first month deal!
