Idaho State vs Portland State Prediction 3/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Idaho State vs Portland State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 8th at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview

The Idaho State Bengals are 13-19 (5-13) this season after they defeated Northern Arizona by a score of 73-65 in their last game. Idaho State led 45-30 at halftime, but they only scored 28 points in the second half in the win. The Bengals shot 43% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 52% on free throws in the game. Connor Hollenbeck led Idaho State with 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Louis Bond added 13 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Idaho State lost to Sacramento State by a score of 83-65 and Weber State by a score of 83-73. The Bengals have scored 74.5 points per game with 32.8 rebounds and 12.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.2 points against per game this season. Connor Hollenbeck is averaging 13.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while Caleb Van De Griend is averaging 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Bengals. Idaho State is shooting 45.3% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this season. 

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Portland State Vikings are 19-10 (13-5) this year after they defeated Weber State by a score of 84-60 in their last game. Portland State led 43-26 at halftime and they added 41 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Vikings shot 56% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Jaylin Henderson led Portland State with 20 points and 10 assists, while Terri Miller Jr added 18 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Portland State lost to Montana by a score of 74-68 and Montana State by a score of 84-69. The Vikings have scored 76.5 points per game with 37.0 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.9 points against per game this season. Terri Miller Jr is averaging 18.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Jaylin Henderson is averaging 17.9 points and 6.0 assists per game for the Vikings. Portland State is shooting 46.7% from the field, 70.3% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year. 

Idaho State vs Portland State Prediction 

Portland State comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games, but they were 13-5 in conference play this year. The Vikings are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored fewer than 70 points in three of their last four. Idaho State has dropped two of their last three games and they have allowed 83 points in two of their last three. I know Portland State has had some recent issues, but those losses came against quality teams. Take the Vikings to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Portland State -6.5