Idaho vs Weber State Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Idaho vs Weber State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Weber State Wildcats Preview

Weber State Wildcats have a 10-8 record this season and are in the 2nd place of the Big Sky Conference. They have a 7-3 home record and are coming off a 91-80 home win against Eastern Washington. Their previous three games were a 76-71 away win against Northern Colorado, a 78-65 away win against Northern Arizona and a 95-82 home win against Sacramento State.

Offensively, Weber State averages 84.2 points per game, while allowing 75.3 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 48% from the field and grab 40.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15 assists per game. They average 1.9 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Tijan Saine Jr. leads Weber State in scoring, with an average of 14.3 points per game, while shooting with 46.2% from the field and 85.4% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 4.1 per game. Malek Gomma is the team’s leading rebounder with 7 per game.

Idaho Vandals Preview

Idaho Vandals have a 10-7 record this season and are in the 6th place of the Big Sky Conference. They have a 3-5 road record and are coming off a 76-68 away loss against Idaho State. Their previous three games were a 92-89 home win against Montana State, a 79-73 home loss against Montana and an 84-81 home win against Eastern Washington.

Offensively, Idaho averages 80.7 points per game, while allowing 73.6 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.5 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.

Kolton Mitchell leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 36.9% from the field and 78.3% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 6 per game.

Idaho Vandals @ Weber State Wildcats Betting Trends: January 17, 2026

Why the Weber State Wildcats will win

• Weber State has won nine of its last 10 night games against Idaho.
• Idaho has lost 13 of its last 14 Saturday night games against Conference opponents.
• Idaho has lost the first half in six of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Weber State has lost four of its last five home games following a home win.
• Idaho has won each of its last three games following a road loss.
• Weber State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against Conference opponents at Dee Events Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Weber State’s last six home games have produced a total of 158+ points.
• Each of Idaho’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Idaho vs Weber State Prediction

In this Idaho vs Weber State Prediction, Weber State is coming as -2 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and exactly 10 wins each, but Weber State has been very good at home, while Idaho has been below average on the road. Weber State has been red-hot lately, having won and covered their last four games, while on the other hand, Idaho is 2-3 in its last 5 games and just 1-4 against the spread, so I like the value with the home favorite in this matchup. Take Weber State and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Weber State -2