Idaho vs Idaho State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Idaho vs Idaho State

The Idaho Vandals square off against the Idaho State Bengals, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, January 15.

We think that 148.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers when Idaho meet Idaho State. Take the -108 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Idaho Vandals won their previous game, beating Montana State Bobcats at home. It was a 92-89 win.

Idaho State Bengals won their last game 81-79. This was a road victory against Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Idaho State have landed back-to-back victories against Idaho. A home matchup saw them triumph 87-71 and they won 69-65 on the road. Idaho State have triumphed in nine of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Idaho	21-14	2753	2540	213	11-5	10-9	5W
Idaho State	13-20	2459	2513	-54	10-7	3-13	1L

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Idaho vs Idaho State Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Idaho vs Idaho State betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

We think the best betting angle can be found with the totals for this college contest. Our pick is that there will be Over 148.5 points and that is available at -108.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Idaho vs Idaho State stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Idaho games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Idaho games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Idaho games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Idaho State games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Idaho State games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Idaho State games at home.

Over 148.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Idaho 72 - 80 Idaho State

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Idaho vs Idaho State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Idaho State odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 60% chance of winning. Idaho are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +120.

2.5 is the spread and 149.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 149.5, then the odds are -106.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Idaho

+120

Idaho State

-147

Point Spread

Idaho +2.5

-114

Idaho State -2.5

-108

Total Points

Under 149.5

-114

Over 149.5

-106

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Idaho Stats

Idaho State Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.30 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Sky	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	20-11	2376	2179	197	12-4	8-7	1L
Northern Colorado	20-12	2640	2449	191	11-4	9-8	1L
Idaho	21-14	2753	2540	213	11-5	10-9	5W
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L
Montana	18-16	2627	2535	92	12-7	6-9	1L
Weber State	16-16	2598	2474	124	11-5	5-11	2L
Eastern Washington	14-18	2591	2606	-15	9-5	5-13	1L
Idaho State	13-20	2459	2513	-54	10-7	3-13	1L
Sacramento State	10-21	2408	2542	-134	10-4	0-17	1L
Northern Arizona	10-22	2282	2445	-163	9-7	1-15	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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