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Idaho State @ Idaho

Current Records: Idaho State 4-17; Idaho 5-17

What to Know

The Idaho State Bengals have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. The Bengals and the Idaho Vandals will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at ICCU Arena. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The matchup between Idaho State and the Montana State Bobcats on Monday was not a total blowout, but with Idaho State falling 72-53 at home, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, Idaho lost to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on the road by a decisive 75-59 margin.

Idaho State is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 4-10 ATS when expected to lose.

Idaho State is now 4-17 while the Vandals sit at 5-17. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Bengals are stumbling into the game with the ninth fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 62.5 on average. Idaho has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 354th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 80.4 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: ICCU Arena -- Moscow, Idaho
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.00

Odds

The Vandals are a 3.5-point favorite against the Bengals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Idaho State have won seven out of their last 11 games against Idaho.

  • Jan 15, 2022 - Idaho State 81 vs. Idaho 74
  • 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