Half-time report
Idaho and UC Davis showed up at the game, but their offenses certainly did not. After one quarter, neither team has the game in hand, but Idaho leads 40-37 over UC Davis. The final looks a lot like the last head-to-head confrontation of these teams, which was decided by just one point.
Idaho came into the game with some extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams faced each other. We’ll see if they can flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.
Who’s playing
UC Davis Aggies @ Idaho Vandals
Current records: UC Davis 0-1, Idaho 1-0
How to watch
What you need to know
The Idaho Vandals will take on the UC Davis Aggies at ICCU Arena on Thursday at 10:30 PM ET. The Vandals come in coming off a win, while the Aggies stumble in coming off a loss.
Idaho wants to give the home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Monday. They rolled past Northwest 94-60. The win was a relief for the Vandals as it ended their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, UC Davis had to hit the road for their first game and unfortunately the road came back. They were hit 79-73 in the loss column at the hands of Washington on Tuesday.
The loss to UC Davis came despite quality play from Ty Johnson, who scored 35 points. Additionally, Johnson also hit two threes, the most since December 2023. Niko Rocak was another key player, nearly dropping a double-double on nine points and 11 rebounds.
Idaho and UC Davis were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup in November 2019, but Idaho was left empty-handed after a 65-64 loss. Will Idaho have better luck at home than on the road?
Idaho hopes to beat the odds on Thursday as experts believe they are headed for a loss. They finished last season with a 12-17 record against the spread.
Chances
UC Davis is a four-point favorite against Idaho, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved up a bit on the Aggies, as the game started with the Aggies as 5.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 139.5 points.
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Series history
Idaho has won 2 of its last 3 games against UC Davis.
- November 14, 2019 – UC Davis 65 vs. Idaho 64
- December 3, 2016 – Idaho 68 vs. UC Davis 66
- December 22, 2015 – Idaho 68 vs. UC Davis 51