Idaho Vandals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 10 2026
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The Idaho Vandals and Eastern Washington Eagles meet in the Big Sky Championship Semifinal on Tuesday night at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, Idaho. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN2. These two familiar Big Sky rivals have already met recently and now clash with a trip to the conference title game on the line. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more betting analysis and daily selections.
Idaho Looks to Ride Momentum into the Championship Game
The Idaho Vandals enter the semifinal with a 19-14 overall record and a 9-9 mark in Big Sky play. Idaho has already picked up two wins in the conference tournament, recently winning over Montana State and Sacramento State to advance to the semifinal round. Over their last five games, the Vandals have recently won over Montana State, Sacramento State, Eastern Washington, and Northern Arizona while recently losing to Northern Colorado.
Idaho has been one of the more balanced offensive teams in the conference this season, averaging 78.6 points per game while allowing 72.9 points per contest. The Vandals shoot 45 percent from the field, average 37.3 rebounds per game, and contribute 12.9 assists per game. Defensively, they add 5.8 steals and 2.4 blocks per game, showing a solid ability to disrupt opposing offenses while maintaining a strong rebounding presence.
In their quarterfinal win over Montana State, Idaho leaned heavily on Biko Johnson, who led the team with 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting, while Isaiah Brickner pulled down 7 rebounds to anchor the glass. The Vandals shot an impressive 56 percent from the field in that game and controlled the rebounding battle. If Idaho can maintain that offensive efficiency and continue to dominate inside, they will be a dangerous semifinal opponent despite the quick turnaround. 
Eastern Washington Finds Offensive Rhythm
Eastern Washington enters the semifinal with a 14-18 overall record and an 11-7 Big Sky record after advancing with a tournament victory over Weber State. Over their last five games, the Eagles have recently won over Weber State, Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado, and Portland State while recently losing to Idaho.
The Eagles have also been a productive offensive team this season, averaging 78.2 points per game while allowing 78.9 points per game defensively. Eastern Washington shoots a strong 48 percent from the field, averages 32.2 rebounds per game, and dishes out 13.5 assists per contest. On defense, the Eagles produce 6.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per game, showing an ability to generate turnovers and protect the rim.
In their tournament win over Weber State, Alton Hamilton IV delivered a huge performance with 25 points on 8-of-10 shooting, leading the Eagles offensively. Elijah Thomas led the team on the boards with 6 rebounds, while Isaiah Moses dished out 8 assists to help drive the offense. Eastern Washington shot 52 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range in that game, and if that shooting efficiency continues, the Eagles could have the edge offensively in this semifinal matchup.
Idaho Vandals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Pick
Idaho Vandals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Spread Pick
- Pick: Idaho Vandals Moneyline
Idaho already defeated Eastern Washington recently and comes into this matchup with strong momentum after winning two tournament games. The Vandals are defending better than the Eagles overall this season and have shown the ability to control the rebounding battle. With Idaho shooting extremely well in their last game and carrying confidence into the semifinal, I like the Vandals to win another close game and advance to the Big Sky Championship.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +5,547.00 |
| 2 |  Steve Seagrave | +3,420.00 |
| 3 |  Stephen Nover | +3,085.00 |
| 4 |  Nick Parsons | +1,166.00 |
| 5 |  Tom Macrina | +740.00 |
Idaho Vandals vs Eastern Washington Eagles Total Pick
- Pick: Over
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have proven they can score in bunches and have recently shown strong offensive efficiency. Idaho averages nearly 79 points per game while Eastern Washington shoots a higher field goal percentage and just put up 84 points in their tournament win. With both teams capable of pushing the tempo and hitting perimeter shots, I expect a relatively high-scoring semifinal.
Final Score Prediction: Idaho 82, Eastern Washington 78
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