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Idaho vs. Portland State prediction: Why Portland State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/19/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Idaho vs Portland State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Portland State and Idaho are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Viking Pavilion on Thursday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Portland State as the most likely winner of the Idaho vs. Portland State game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Idaho vs. Portland State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Idaho and Portland State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Portland State a 65% chance of beating Idaho. Our predicted final score has Portland State winning 75-71.
According to our model, Portland State (-3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Idaho 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 | Portland State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-106) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +164 | -170 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Idaho vs. Portland State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 -3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Portland State | -170 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Idaho vs. Portland State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Portland State and Idaho at Viking Pavilion is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho vs. Portland State
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Viking Pavilion
Conclusion
We predict Portland State, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat Idaho on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Idaho vs. Portland State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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