UCSD vs. Idaho betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 15

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The UCSD Tritons (3-0) are favored (-5.5) to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Idaho Vandals (2-1) at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at LionTree Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 148.5.

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UCSD Cover -5.5 vs Idaho -112

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UCSD vs. Idaho betting lines

  • UCSD moneyline odds to win: -280
  • Idaho moneyline odds to win: +225
  • Spread: UCSD (-5.5)
  • Total: 148.5

UCSD statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • UCSD had a worse record against the spread when playing at home (9-4-0) than it did on the road (11-3-0) last season.
  • At home last year, the Tritons went over the over/under 61.5% of the time (eight of 13 games). They hit the over in 35.7% of away games (five of 14 contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite last season, UCSD won a lower percentage of its games at home (.846) compared to road games (.900).

Last season stats

  • Last season, the Tritons were 51st in the country offensively (79.3 points scored per game) and sixth-best defensively (61.8 points allowed).
  • UCSD grabbed 30.5 rebounds per game and conceded 30.4 boards last season, ranking 271st and 129th, respectively, in college basketball.
  • The Tritons were 53rd in the nation in assists (15.7 per game) last season.

UCSD betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 25-8-0 (Home: 9-4-0; Away: 11-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 18-7-0 (As Favorite: 18-7-0; As Underdog: 7-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-19-1 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 5-8-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 22-3 (Home: 11-2; Away: 9-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.4 (82nd in nation) 39.7 (13th) 30.5 (271st) 30.4 (129th) 15.7 (53rd) 8.1 (first)

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Idaho statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Idaho had a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 4-7-1 record) than away (.438, 7-9-0).
  • In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Vandals’ games finished above the over/under at home (58.3%, seven of 12) compared to on the road (62.5%, 10 of 16).
  • Last year the Vandals were 3-4 at home as moneyline underdogs (.429 winning percentage). Away they were 4-11 (.267).

Last season stats

  • With 73.6 points per game on offense, the Vandals were 186th in college basketball last year. On defense, they gave up 75.5 points per contest, which ranked 283rd in college basketball.
  • Last year Idaho averaged 29.9 boards per game (300th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 30.7 rebounds per contest (147th-ranked).
  • The Vandals dished out 12.3 assists per game, which ranked them 274th in college basketball.

Idaho betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 12-18-1 (Home: 4-7-1; Away: 7-9-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-7-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 10-13-1)
  • O-U-P: 19-12-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 10-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 8-17 (Home: 3-4; Away: 4-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.0 (215th in nation) 46.6 (321st) 29.9 (300th) 30.7 (147th) 12.3 (274th) 11.3 (201st)
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