Idaho Vandals vs UC Riverside Highlanders Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UC Riverside vs Idaho NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Moscow.

UC Riverside vs Idaho Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Highlanders and Vandals. The game is starting at 5:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Vandals at ICCU Arena in Moscow, ID. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, UC Riverside is favored by -3.5 against Idaho. The over/under for the game is 142.5 points.

UC Riverside vs. Idaho Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UC Riverside Highlanders at Idaho Vandals
Where: Moscow at ICCU Arena
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds UCRVS -3.5, UCRVS -188 | IDAHO +155 O/U 142.5

Highlanders Preview: Does UC Riverside Have What it Takes on the Road?

UC Riverside Highlanders Recent Game/Games

UC Riverside improved to 3-1 this season with a 69-52 win over Alcorn State on Sunday, November 24th. The Highlanders, who were -17 point favorites, pushed against the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the O/U line of 137.

Riverside led 35-29 at halftime and clamped down in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 34 of their own.

Highlanders Offense Breakdown

UC Riverside put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 11 threes on 34 attempts, shooting 32.4% from deep, while connecting on 44% of their two-point shots.

The Highlanders also made 14 of 20 free throws, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Barrington Hargress led the way with 20 points and 4 made threes, while Djahi Binet contributed 14 points and 16 rebounds.

Highlanders Team Defense

UC Riverside's defense shined, holding their opponent to just 52 points on 37% shooting. They limited two-point attempts to 25, with 11 makes for a 44% success rate.

From beyond the arc, the Highlanders gave up 11 threes on 34 attempts, a 32% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they hit 14 free throws (70%).

Vandals Preview: Can Idaho Pull Off a Home Win?

Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games

On Sunday, November 24th, the Vandals faced the Toreros on the road, falling 68-61. Idaho entered the game as +4 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the O/U line of 146.5.

Idaho trailed 26-25 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36 of their own.

Vandals Offense Breakdown

Idaho managed just 61 points in their last game, shooting 37.3% from the field and 24% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.4%, and they hit only 57.9% of their free throws.

Santiago Trouet led the way with 18 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 16.7% from three. Deven Dahlke was efficient, hitting 83.3% of his shots and 66.7% from deep.

Vandals Team Defense

Idaho's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. The Vandals allowed 25 made field goals on 55 attempts.

Inside the arc, Idaho's opponents shot 55%, converting 19 of 34 two-point attempts. From three-point range, they hit 6 of 21 shots, good for 28%. The Vandals also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Idaho gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Highlanders vs Vandals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Highlanders have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
In their last three games at home, the Vandals have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Vandals have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
In their last five contests as the favorite, UC Riverside has a poor record vs the spread going 2-2-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.