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Sacramento State vs. Idaho prediction: Why Idaho is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Sacramento State vs Idaho predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Idaho and Sacramento State will lock horns in men's college basketball action at ICCU Arena on Thursday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Idaho as the most likely winner of the Sacramento State vs. Idaho game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Sacramento State vs. Idaho prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Sacramento State and Idaho 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Idaho an 86% chance of defeating Sacramento State. Our predicted final score has Idaho winning 84-72.
According to our model, Idaho (-10.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 162.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sacramento State vs. Idaho odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sacramento State | Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-102) | -10.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +500 | -625 |
| Total | o162.5 (-105) | u162.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sacramento State vs. Idaho 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 | Idaho -10.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Idaho | -625 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -112 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Idaho -10.5 at the spread.
Sacramento State vs. Idaho game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Idaho and Sacramento State at ICCU Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Sacramento State vs. Idaho
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: ICCU Arena
Conclusion
We predict Idaho, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat Sacramento State on Thursday.
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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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