Idaho State vs Idaho Prediction 2/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho State vs Idaho Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Idaho Vandals Preview

The Idaho Vandals have a 13-12 overall record and a 5-7 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off an 83-72 home loss against Weber State and their previous three games were a 73-68 road loss against Montana, a 73-66 road loss against Montana State and a 79-62 road win against Northern Arizona.

Offensively, Idaho averages 78.7 points per game, while allowing 73.8 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.8 assists per game. They average 2 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Kolton Mitchell leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 37.5% from the field and 79.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.8 assists. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.

Idaho State Bengals Preview

The Idaho State Bengals have a 10-16 overall record and a 3-10 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off an 88-75 road loss against Eastern Washington and their previous three games were a 69-61 home loss against Northern Colorado, a 79-73 home loss against Northern Arizona and an 88-65 road loss against Portland State.

Offensively, Idaho State averages 74.5 points per game, while allowing 75.1 points per game defensively. The Bengals shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.2 assists per game. They average 4.2 blocks per game and 5.2 steals per game defensively.

Connor Hollenbeck leads Idaho State in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 44.7% from the field and 81.5% from the free throw line. Caleb Van De Griend is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.5 per game. Jamison Guerra leads the team in assists with 4.3 per game.

Idaho State Bengals @ Idaho Vandals Betting Trends: February 14, 2026

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Idaho State has lost each of its last eight games.
• The home team has won five of the last six games between Idaho State and Idaho.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Idaho State has won 10 of its last 11 games against Idaho.
• Idaho has lost five of its last six games.
• The road team has won the first half in five of Idaho’s last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Idaho’s last nine games at ICCU Arena have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Four of Idaho State’s last five games have produced a total of 152+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Idaho ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Idaho ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.9).
• Idaho State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.9).
• Idaho State ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.3%).

Idaho State vs Idaho Prediction

In this Idaho State vs Idaho Prediction, Idaho is coming as -5.5 home favorites. Idaho has been the better team this season but both teams have been struggling mightily lately. Idaho is 1-5 in its last 6 games and 1-6 against the spread, while Idaho State is coming off 8 consecutive losses and is 1-7 against the spread. There is no way to pick a side here, but both teams are 12-6 to the under in their last 18 games combined and their previous meeting earlier this season was also a low-scoring one with 144 total points scored. Take the under 147.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 147.5