Who's Playing

Idaho @ Idaho State

Current Records: Idaho 3-11; Idaho State 2-11

What to Know

The Idaho Vandals lost both of their matches to the Idaho State Bengals last season on scores of 43-69 and 58-64, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The Vandals are on the road again this past Saturday and play against Idaho State at 8 p.m. ET Jan. 15 at Reed Gym. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Idaho came up short against the Weber State Wildcats this past Thursday, falling 84-74.

Meanwhile, 2022 "welcomed" Idaho State with a 60-40 beatdown courtesy of the Montana State Bobcats three weeks ago.

Idaho is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 9-3 against the spread when expected to lose.

The losses put Idaho at 3-11 and the Bengals at 2-11. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: The Vandals are stumbling into the matchup with the 354th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 82.1 on average. Idaho State has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 350th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 59.2 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Reed Gym -- Pocatello, Idaho
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.00

Odds

The Bengals are a 4.5-point favorite against the Vandals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bengals as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Idaho State have won six out of their last ten games against Idaho.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - Idaho State 64 vs. Idaho 58
  • Feb 11, 2021 - Idaho State 69 vs. Idaho 43
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Idaho 80 vs. Idaho State 76
  • Dec 28, 2019 - Idaho State 62 vs. Idaho 60
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Idaho State 70 vs. Idaho 68
  • Dec 29, 2018 - Idaho State 72 vs. Idaho 55
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Idaho State 86 vs. Idaho 83
  • Feb 23, 2017 - Idaho 69 vs. Idaho State 61
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Idaho 77 vs. Idaho State 62
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Idaho 80 vs. Idaho State 70