Idaho Vandals vs UC Davis Aggies Matchup

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

Idaho vs UC Davis Prediction

Betting on today's Vandals and Aggies game? Catch the action at University Credit Union Center in Davis, CA, as the Aggies hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 144.5 points, and UC Davis is favored by -6.5 against Idaho in a non-conference matchup.

Idaho vs. UC Davis Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Idaho Vandals at UC Davis Aggies
Where: Davis at University Credit Union Center
Date: Wednesday, December 18th
Betting Odds UCDV -6.5, IDAHO +240 | UCDV -309 O/U 144.5

Vandals Preview: Will Idaho Shock Everyone at University Credit Union Center?

Idaho Vandals Recent Game/Games

Idaho fell to 2-7 on the season after an 80-56 home loss to UC San Diego on Sunday. The Vandals entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 136, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

Idaho trailed 39-31 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 25 points while allowing 41. The Vandals will need to find answers on both ends of the floor as they look to turn their season around.

Vandals Offense Breakdown

Idaho's offense struggled in their last game, managing just 56 points on 39.2% shooting from the field. They hit 42.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 28 attempts, while their two-point shooting was just 34.8% (8/23). At the free-throw line, they converted only 4 of 9 attempts, shooting 44.4%.

Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Tyler McGhie each scored 21 points, with Tait-Jones hitting 8 of 9 shots. Tyler Mrus added 20 points, knocking down 6 of 7 threes. Idaho finished with 11 assists and 5 offensive rebounds in the game.

Vandals Team Defense

Idaho gave up 80 points in this one, despite holding their opponent to 39% shooting from the field. They were able to limit damage inside, allowing just 8 two-point field goals on 23 attempts (34%).

The Vandals struggled to defend the perimeter, where their opponent hit 12 of 28 threes (42%). Idaho also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 4 free throws (44%). The Vandals gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Aggies Preview: Can UC Davis Grab a Win at Home?

UC Davis improved to 5-4 on the season with a 69-62 win over Sacramento State on Saturday. The Aggies, who were -6.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Leading 35-32 at halftime, UC Davis scored 34 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to 30. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 137.5 O/U line.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

UC Davis put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 52.1%, with a strong 57.6% shooting inside the arc, but they struggled from deep, hitting just 4 of 15 threes for 26.7%.

At the free-throw line, the Aggies connected on 19 of 27 attempts, good for 70.4%. They recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 10 assists. Pablo Tamba led the way with 18 points, shooting 71.4%, while Jacob Holt added 17 points, despite hitting just 1 of 7 from three.

Aggies Team Defense

UC Davis held their opponent to 62 points, with the defense allowing 41% shooting from the field. Inside the arc, they gave up 16 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, UC Davis limited their opponent to 7 made threes on 22 attempts, a 31% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 for 69%.

Vandals vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Idaho has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 68 points per game.
The Aggies are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Vandals have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Aggies have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.