Sacramento State vs Idaho State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Sacramento State vs Idaho State

The Sacramento State Hornets square off against the Idaho State Bengals, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, January 1.

We’re really sweet on the big favorites who are -10.5 on the spread. Idaho State should enjoy a huge victory against Sacramento State and cover the line at -120.

Sacramento State Hornets suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 100-88 scoreline occurred on the road against Cal State Northridge Matadors.

Idaho State Bengals were beaten 93-83 in their last game, being turned over at home to UC Davis Aggies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Idaho State and Sacramento State saw the former win. It was a 83-66 scoreline. Sacramento State have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Idaho State	13-20	2459	2513	-54	10-7	3-13	1L
Sacramento State	10-21	2408	2542	-134	10-4	0-17	1L

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Sacramento State vs Idaho State Prediction & Picks

Our Sacramento State vs Idaho State betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Our wager is the big favorites against the spread. Back Idaho State off -10.5 at odds of -120 and be confident that the market leaders can cover the line in this college contest.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Sacramento State vs Idaho State stats:

• The -10.5 line has been covered by Idaho State in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sac State in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sac State in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Idaho State -10.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Idaho State -10.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sacramento State 72 - 86 Idaho State

We’re going for the Bengals to claim a 86-72 victory and the good news is that there are massive betting odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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Sacramento State 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.

You might not get rich backing Idaho State at -526. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 84% chance of winning this college game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sacramento State are trading at +385.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 152.5 right now. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you want to back Over 152.5, it’s -110.

If you’re betting on college basketball, it’s a good idea to visit the best sportsbooks and browse the wide range of game lines and team props available. You’ll have the option to place wagers both pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Sac State

+385

Idaho State

-526

Point Spread

Sac State +8.5

-102

Idaho State -8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 152.5

-110

Over 152.5

-110

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Sacramento State Stats

Idaho State Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 79.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.70 pts and allowed 82.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.40 pts and allowed 70.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.10 pts and allowed 72.00 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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