Idaho Vandals vs Pacific Tigers Matchup

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

Idaho vs Pacific Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Vandals versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Pacific being favored by -4.5 over Idaho.

Idaho vs. Pacific Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Idaho Vandals at Pacific Tigers
Where: Stockton at Alex G. Spanos Center
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Betting Odds PACFC -4.5, IDAHO +173 | PACFC -212 O/U 143.5

Vandals Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Idaho’s season record dropped to 2-8 after a 74-66 road loss to UC Davis on Wednesday. The Vandals entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 141.5.

Idaho trailed 32-25 at halftime but scored 41 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 42 points in the 2nd half, preventing them from closing the gap.

Vandals Offense Breakdown

Idaho's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.2% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 66 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.4%, but they did manage to hit 85.7% of their free throws, going 18-for-21 from the line.

Kolton Mitchell led the way with 26 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 57.1% from three-point range. Ty Johnson added 19 points, though he was just 6-for-17 from the field. Niko Rocak contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Takai Hardy also grabbed 10 boards.

Vandals Team Defense

Despite Idaho's defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. Idaho's defense held them to 44% on two-point attempts, as they made 16 of 36 shots.

From beyond the arc, Idaho's defense limited the opposing team to 35% shooting, with 5 made threes on 14 attempts. However, Idaho sent them to the free-throw line 43 times, where they converted 27 free throws, shooting 62%. Idaho also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Pacific Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers fell to 3-8 on the season after an 81-75 home loss to Portland State on Wednesday. Pacific entered the game as -4.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 156, surpassing the over/under line of 148.5.

Pacific found themselves in a 43-29 hole at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, outscoring the Vikings 46-38. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Pacific's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 34.5% overall and 24% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, but they made up for it at the free-throw line, hitting 31 of 36 attempts for 86.1%.

Cole Farrell led the way with 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting, including 2 of 3 from deep. Elias Ralph, Elijah Fisher, Jefferson Koulibaly, and Shane Nowell each added 15 points, with Koulibaly hitting 3 threes and Nowell connecting on 2 of 4 attempts from beyond the arc.

Tigers Team Defense

Even with Pacific holding their opponent to just 34% shooting, the Tigers couldn’t keep them off the free-throw line, where they gave up 31 points on 36 attempts. Pacific allowed 81 points in the game.

From beyond the arc, Pacific’s defense limited their opponent to 24% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 25 attempts. They also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Vandals vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past five road matchups, Idaho has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 68 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
Across their last three home contests, Pacific has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 64 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Vandals have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
The last five games that Pacific was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.