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Portland State vs. Idaho State prediction: Why Idaho State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Portland State vs Idaho State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Idaho State will square off with Portland State in men's college basketball action at Reed Gym on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Idaho State as the most likely winner of the Portland State vs. Idaho State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Portland State vs. Idaho State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Portland State and Idaho State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Idaho State a 60% chance of beating Portland State. Our predicted final score has Idaho State winning 72-70.
According to our model, Portland State (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 142.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Portland State vs. Idaho State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Portland State | Idaho State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | o142.5 (-110) | u142.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Portland State vs. Idaho 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 | +142 |
| Total | Over 142.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Portland State +3.5 at the spread.
Portland State vs. Idaho State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Idaho State and Portland State at Reed Gym is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Portland State vs. Idaho State
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Reed Gym
Conclusion
We predict Idaho State, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Portland State on Saturday.
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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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