Idaho vs Idaho State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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Idaho State head coach Ryan Looney looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Utah, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 12:18 PM
  • Idaho State (5-10) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Idaho (6-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Idaho / Idaho State TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho Vandals (6-8) visit Reed Gym to take on the Idaho State Bengals (5-10) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Pocatello, ID.

Idaho State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Idaho vs. Idaho State Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Idaho vs. Idaho State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho+5.5 -115O 133.5 -110+185
Idaho State -5.5 -105U 133.5 -110-225

Idaho vs Idaho State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Idaho State will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho vs Idaho State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Idaho will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 27 games (+2.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 29 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Idaho State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+4.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+2.90 Units / 9% ROI)

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.85 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -18.83% ROI

Idaho State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho State has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.35 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 1.30 points per shot (3,464 points/2,674 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Idaho has 18.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 17.8

Idaho is shooting 46% (1,224/2,674) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 46%

Idaho has made 8.3 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Idaho State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State has averaged 11.2 turnovers per game (551 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Idaho State is shooting 47% (436/933) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 45%

Idaho State has averaged 8.5 offensive rebounds per game (145 rebounds/17 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.3

Idaho State has 145 offensive rebounds this season — tied for 3rd most among Big Sky Teams

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has 104 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Big Sky Teams

Idaho has averaged 6.5 steals per game (104 steals/16 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Idaho has allowed 70.1 points per game (1,121 points/16 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.7

Idaho has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (383/881) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Idaho State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Idaho State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (306 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 5.8

Idaho State has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.0

Idaho State has 123 steals this season — 2nd most among Big Sky Teams


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