Idaho vs Portland State Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Portland State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Portland State Vikings Preview

The Portland State Vikings have a 17-7 overall record and an 11-2 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 77-65 road loss against Northern Colorado and their previous three games were a 77-68 road win against Northern Arizona, a 74-73 road win against Sacramento State and an 88-65 home win against Idaho State.

Offensively, Portland State averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 69.8 points per game defensively. The Vikings shoot with 47% from the field and grab 37.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Terri Miller Jr. leads Portland State in scoring, with an average of 19.7 points per game, while shooting with 52.3% from the field and 67.6% from the free throw line. Tre-Vaughn Minott is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.7 per game. Jaylin Henderson leads the team in assists with 5.8 per game.

Idaho Vandals Preview

The Idaho Vandals have a 14-12 overall record and a 6-7 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 99-69 home win against Idaho State and their previous three games were an 83-72 home loss against Weber State, a 73-68 road loss against Montana and a 73-66 road loss against Montana State.

Offensively, Idaho averages 79.5 points per game, while allowing 73.7 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.9 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 6 steals per game defensively.

Kolton Mitchell leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 13.9 points per game, while shooting with 38.7% from the field and 79.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4 assists. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.

Idaho Vandals @ Portland State Vikings Betting Trends: February 19, 2026

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last nine night games at Viking Pavilion following a road loss.
• Idaho has lost six of its last seven games at Viking Pavilion.
• Portland State has won the first half in four of its last five games against Idaho.

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Idaho has won the first half in four of its last five road games.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Portland State’s last six night games at Viking Pavilion have produced a total of 149+ points.
• Four of Idaho’s last five road games have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Portland State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (22.4).
• Portland State ranks T30th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.4%).
• Idaho ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Idaho ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.3).

Idaho vs Portland State Prediction

In this Idaho vs Portland State Prediction, Portland State is coming as -4 home favorites. Portland State has been the better team this season and have been excellent against the spread with a 16-5 ATS record, as opposed to Idaho’s 9-14. They have been red-hot lately with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games, while Idaho is 2-5 in its last 7 games and 2-6 against the spread. Portland State is 5-3 ATS at home, while Idaho is 5-8 ATS on the road and Portland State allows less than 70 points per game this season, so I expect them to take care of business at home and cover the spread.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland State -4