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

The Sacramento State Hornets and Idaho State Bengals meet Thursday in the college basketball action at the Reed Gym. Here’s a Sacramento State vs Idaho State Prediction. This article will include a Sacramento State vs Idaho State Pick.

Sacramento State Hornets Betting Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets lost to Cal Baptist and Cal State Northridge, and they play Weber State next. Sacramento State has lost 4 straight games.

The Sacramento State Hornets are averaging 76.6 points on 40.3 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Prophet Johnson is averaging 16.5 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Jeremiah Cherry is averaging 15.5 points and 8.2 rebounds. Mikey Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Jahni Summers is dishing 0.6 assists. The Sacramento State Hornets are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Sacramento State Hornets are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.

Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview

The Idaho State Bengals lost to Utah Valley and UC Davis, and they play Portland State next. Idaho State has won 5 of its last 8 games.

The Idaho State Bengals are averaging 75.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 70.2 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Caleb Van De Griend is averaging 14.5 points and 0.7 assists, while Connor Hollenbeck is averaging 13.9 points and 4.8 rebounds. Martin Kheil is the third double-digit scorer and Lachlan Brewer is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Idaho State Bengals are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Idaho State Bengals are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Sacramento State has lost 12 of its last 13 games against the Big Sky Conference.
• The home team has won each of the last six games between Sacramento State and Idaho State.
• Sacramento State has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Reed Gymnasium.

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

• Sacramento State has won each of its last five night games against Idaho State following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of the last 13 night games between Sacramento State and Idaho State have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Thirty-six of Sacramento State’s last 41 night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Sacramento State vs Idaho State Prediction

Sacramento State has had moments here and there this season, but overall this is a team that’s had issues rising up in competition. Idaho State isn’t the sexiest team in the world, but it’s covered 6 of its last 8 games. Idaho State is 8-2 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 80 percent, Idaho State is one of the best cover teams in college basketball. I’m not stepping in front of that for Sacramento State. I’ll lay the points with Idaho State.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Idaho State -10.5