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Eastern Washington vs. Idaho State prediction: Why Idaho State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Eastern Washington vs Idaho State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Idaho State will square off with Eastern Washington in men's college basketball action at Reed Gym on Saturday, commencing 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 Eastern Washington 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.
Eastern Washington vs. Idaho State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Eastern Washington and Idaho State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Idaho State a 70% chance of beating Eastern Washington. Our predicted final score has Idaho State winning 78-72.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Eastern Washington and Idaho State each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 152.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Eastern Washington vs. Idaho State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Eastern Washington | Idaho State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-108) | -5.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +198 | -235 |
| Total | o152.5 (-105) | u152.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Eastern Washington vs. Idaho State picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Idaho State -5.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | Idaho State | -235 |
| Total | Under 152.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 152.5 total points.
Eastern Washington vs. Idaho State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Idaho State and Eastern Washington at Reed Gym is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Eastern Washington vs. Idaho State
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Reed Gym
Conclusion
We predict Idaho State, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat Eastern Washington 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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