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Idaho State vs. Portland State prediction: Why Portland State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/8/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Idaho State vs Portland State predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Portland State will square off with Idaho State in men's college basketball action at Idaho Central Arena on Sunday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Portland State as the most likely winner of the Idaho State vs. Portland State game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Idaho State vs. Portland State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Idaho State and Portland State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Portland State a 75% chance of beating Idaho State. Our predicted final score has Portland State winning 71-65.
According to our model, Portland State (-5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Idaho State vs. Portland State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Idaho State | Portland State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-112) | -5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +195 | -225 |
| Total | o141.5 (-110) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Idaho State vs. Portland State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Portland State -5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Portland State | -225 |
| Total | Under 141.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Portland State to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Idaho State vs. Portland State game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Portland State and Idaho State at Idaho Central Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho State vs. Portland State
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Idaho Central Arena
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Conclusion
We predict Portland State, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat Idaho State on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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