Idaho vs UC San Diego Prediction 11/15/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Idaho Vandals and the UC San Diego Tritons meet Saturday in college basketball action from RIMAC. Here’s a Idaho vs UC San Diego prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Idaho vs UC San Diego pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Idaho Vandals Betting Preview

Last Monday Idaho opened up their 2025-26 season versus Washington State. Idaho jumped out to a 43-34 edge at the break in that one, then held on for an 83-81 win after getting outscored 47-40 from there. Leading the scoring was Kristian Gonzalez with 18 points in 18 minutes, and Brody Rowbury added 13 points with six rebounds and two assists. Jackson Rassmussen added 12 points with two assists and two rebounds, while three different Vandals players added 11 points apiece during the victory effort. In game two against Whitman College, the Vandals didn’t have many problems. Idaho was up 37-29 by halftime in a rather modest advantage but then closed on a 57-20 run in the second. The result was a 94-49 win in the end. Tops in scoring this time was Jackson Rasmussen with 19 points and four boards. Kolton Mitchell added 17 points with six assists and five rebounds while Isaiah Brickner had 13 points, five rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes of action. Seth Joba managed to double up with 10 points and 13 rebounds in the win as well.

In their latest outing versus San Diego this week, the Vandals fell back into the loss column. After a 38-27 deficit in the first half, Idaho fought back in the second but still took the defeat in the end 78-74. Jackson Rassmussen led the way with 23 points and five boards this time. Jack Payne was second on the team with 15 points and four rebounds in the losing effort.

UC San Diego Tritons Betting Preview

Over on the Tritons’ side, they’ve got three games checked off the schedule so far and three wins in the bag. The first came last Monday versus La Verne, and UCSD was up by 17 points at halftime. UC San Diego hit 58 more points in a 105-73 win. Topping the team was Leo Beath with 24 points and six boards, while Tom Beattie had 15 points with four rebounds. Alex Chaikin had 13 points in the win and Hudson Mayes chipped in 12 points. Game two was another victory for the Tritons, this time over Houston Christian. UC San Diego held a 35-21 edge at the break then cruised on 43 more points in a 78-60 outcome. Tom Beattie led the way on 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. The only other player on the team to finish in double-digits was Alex Chaikin with 10 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes of work.

Game three was a close one, but still a win for UCSD over Fresno State. The Tritons were up 42-30 by the half and then held on for the five-point win 78-73 after a 43-36 deficit from there. Leo Beath had 22 points with seven boards and two assists, while Tom Beattie had 13 options with five rebounds and two assists. Alex Chaikin chipped in 11 points in 22 minutes as well.

Idaho Vandals @ UC San Diego Tritons Betting Trends: November 15, 2025

Why the UC San Diego Tritons will win

• UC San Diego has won each of its last nine games at LionTree Arena.
• Idaho has lost each of its last four road day games against the Big West Conference.
• Idaho has lost the first half in 10 of its last 12 road day games against non-Conference opponents.

Idaho vs UC San Diego Prediction

I’ll stay with the Tritons. UC San Diego is coming off a pretty nice win over Fresno State at Save Mart Center, shooting 50 percent from the field with 14 team assists. There’s a lot to clean up though, like the 6-of-13 from the line, the 33-31 rebounding deficit and the 18 turnovers. With some better ball control and better work at the line however, UCSD should be in good shape for Saturday’s game.

Andrew Jett's Pick: UC San Diego Tritons -7.5