| MATCHUP | Idaho Vandals | Idaho State Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-6 | 9-8 |
| Where | Reed Gym, Pocatello, ID | |
| When | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Idaho Vandals Betting Preview
The Idaho Vandals lost to Montana, beat Montana State, and they play Weber State next. Idaho has won 6 of its last 9 games.
The Idaho Vandals are averaging 81.5 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Kristian Gonzalez is averaging 18 points and 1 rebound, while Kolten Mitchell is averaging 15.1 points and 3.8 assists. Jackson Rasmussen is the third double-digit scorer and Biko Johnson is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Idaho Vandals are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Idaho Vandals are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview
The Idaho State Bengals beat Northern Arizona, lost to Northern Colorado, and they play Eastern Washington next. Idaho State has split its last 8 games.
The Idaho State Bengals are averaging 77.7 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 73.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Connor Hollenbeck is averaging 13.8 points and 1.9 assists, while Caleb Van De Griend is averaging 13.4 points and 7 rebounds. Jamison Guerra is the third double-digit scorer and Martin Kheil is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Idaho State Bengals are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Idaho State Bengals are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Idaho State Bengals will win
- Idaho State has won each of its last nine home games against Idaho.
- Idaho has lost five of its last six night games against the Big Sky Conference.
- Idaho has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Reed Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Idaho State’s last seven games against the Big Sky Conference at Reed Gymnasium have produced a total of 149+ points.
- Five of Idaho’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
Idaho vs Idaho State Prediction
Idaho is a decent team that has an above average offense and has won three games on the road. However, Idaho has recent bad losses to Montana and Cal State Bakersfield. Idaho State has played its best ball at home and is a profitable 9-5 ATS on the season. While this is a rivalry game where I love my points, Idaho State is 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games against Idaho. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Idaho State is in better form and home court matters in rivalry spots. Give me Idaho State and the small chalk.