Portland State vs Idaho Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Portland State vs Idaho Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Idaho Vandals Preview

Idaho Vandals have a 12-7 record this season and are sitting in the 4th place of the Big Sky. They have a 4-2 conference record and are coming off an 86-76 home win against Sacramento State. Their previous three games were a 75-67 away win against Weber State, a 76-68 away loss against Idaho State and a 92-89 home win against Montana State.

Offensively, Idaho averages 80.7 points per game, while allowing 73.4 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 2.3 blocks per game and 6.4 steals per game defensively.

Kolton Mitchell leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 14.7 points per game, while shooting with 37.7% from the field and 78% from the free throw line. Mitchell also leads the team in assists with 3.8 per game. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 6 per game.

Portland State Vikings Preview

Portland State Vikings have a 12-5 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the Big Sky. They have a 6-0 conference record and are coming off a 65-61 away win against Eastern Washington. Their previous three games were a 63-52 home win against Northern Arizona, a 76-73 home win against Northern Colorado and a 96-69 home win against Sacramento State.

Offensively, Portland State averages 80.6 points per game, while allowing 71 points per game defensively. The Vikings shoot with 48% from the field and grab 39.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.9 assists per game. They average 4.5 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Terri Miller Jr. leads Portland State in scoring, with an average of 19.1 points per game, while shooting with 53.9% from the field and 69.4% from the free throw line. Tre-Vaughn Minott is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.9 per game. Jaylin Henderson leads the team in assists with 6.4 per game.

Portland State Vikings @ Idaho Vandals Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Idaho has won eight of its last nine games at ICCU Arena.
• Portland State has lost the first half in four of its last five road games.

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last six games.
• Idaho has lost each of its last five games at ICCU Arena following a home win.
• Portland State has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Idaho’s last eight day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Four of Portland State’s last five day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 155+ points.

Portland State vs Idaho Prediction

In this Portland State vs Idaho Prediction, Idaho is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season with exactly 12 wins each and Idaho has been almost perfect at home, while Portland State has been above average on the road. Portland State has been excellent against the spread this season with a 12-2 ATS record and have been red-hot lately, with six consecutive wins. On the flip side, Idaho is 3-1 in its last 4 games but just 2-5 against the spread and also have a weaker defense than Portland State, allowing 2.4 points per game more, so I like the value with the road dog in this matchup. Take Portland State and get the +2.5 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Portland State +2.5