How to watch Idaho State Bengals vs. Idaho Vandals: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Idaho State vs. Idaho basketball game

By Scout Staff

Jan 18, 2024 at 9:51 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Fortunes may be turning around for Idaho after losing three in a row. They have jumped out to a quick 30-26 lead against Idaho State. Idaho took a big hit to their ego last Saturday, so a win here would be a pleasant pick-me-up.

Idaho came into the match with some extra motivation after the loss they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Idaho Vandals @ Idaho State Bengals

Current Records: Idaho 7-9, Idaho State 6-11

How To Watch

When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Reed Gym -- Pocatello, Idaho
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $31.50

What to Know

Idaho has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. The Idaho Vandals and the Idaho State Bengals will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Reed Gym. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Idaho managed to keep up with Eastern Washington until halftime on Saturday, but things quickly went downhill from there. The Vandals suffered a bruising 79-58 loss at the hands of the Eagles. Idaho has struggled against Eastern Washington recently, as their contest on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, it's hard to win when you're outrebounded 15 to 4 on offense, a fact Idaho State found out the hard way on Saturday. They fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 66-64.

Idaho State struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

The Vandals have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for the Bengals, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.

Idaho is hoping to beat the odds on Thursday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a five-game streak of failing to cover when playing as the underdog.

Idaho came up short against Idaho State in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 65-55. Can Idaho avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.