Idaho vs Sacramento State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Idaho vs Sacramento State

The Idaho Vandals battle the Sacramento State Hornets, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Our prediction is that Sacramento State will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +3.5 against Idaho and that makes plenty of appeal, with -110 available.

Idaho Vandals lost on the road in their previous game. Portland State Vikings won 77-67.

Sacramento State Hornets were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Eastern Washington Eagles by a 102-94 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 86-76 in favor of Idaho when they last played Sacramento State. Idaho have triumphed in their previous three matchups against Sacramento State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Idaho	14-13	2133	1992	141	9-4	5-9	1L
Sacramento State	9-17	2066	2160	-94	9-3	0-14	4L

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Idaho vs Sacramento State Prediction & Picks

Take on Idaho vs Sacramento State with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

With Sacramento State being given a line of +3.5 to overcome in this college matchup, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the chance to get -110 for this outcome.

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Key Idaho vs Sacramento State stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Sac State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Sac State in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Idaho in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Idaho in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Idaho in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Sac State in 6 of their last 10 games against Idaho.

Sacramento State +3.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our analysts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Sacramento State +3.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Idaho 79 - 81 Sacramento State

We’re expecting a close contest so it might be worth going for Sacramento State to win by a 81-79 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Idaho vs Sacramento 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this college game, Idaho might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -172 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Sacramento State, you will find +140 about the underdogs.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 163.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 163.5 at -106.

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Moneyline

Idaho

-172

Sac State

+140

Point Spread

Idaho -3.5

-110

Sac State +3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 163.5

-106

Over 163.5

-118

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Idaho Stats

Sacramento State Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 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 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 163.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 167.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 164.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 163.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 163.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.90 pts and allowed 84.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.10 pts and allowed 78.30 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	18-7	1943	1741	202	10-2	8-5	1W
Northern Colorado	17-10	2240	2071	169	9-4	8-6	6W
Montana State	15-12	2101	1921	180	10-2	5-10	1L
Montana	14-13	2107	1979	128	9-6	5-7	2L
Idaho	14-13	2133	1992	141	9-4	5-9	1L
Weber State	14-14	2284	2161	123	10-5	4-9	1W
Idaho State	11-17	2079	2121	-42	8-6	3-11	1W
Eastern Washington	10-16	2121	2177	-56	6-3	4-13	5W
Northern Arizona	10-17	1960	2052	-92	9-6	1-11	1W
Sacramento State	9-17	2066	2160	-94	9-3	0-14	4L

• 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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