UC Davis Aggies Face Off Against Idaho Vandals in College Basketball Matchup

The UC Davis Aggies are set to take on the Idaho Vandals in a college basketball matchup on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the ICCU Arena in Moscow. This game follows UC Davis’ recent 79-73 loss to the Washington Huskies, where Ty Johnson stood out with an impressive 35-point performance[1][3].

UC Davis, currently 0-1 for the season, will look to bounce back from their opening loss. In their game against Washington, Johnson’s 35 points were a highlight, but the team struggled with three-point shooting, converting only 22.2% of their attempts from deep. Other notable contributors included Leo DeBruhl and Isaiah Chappell, each scoring 10 points.

Idaho, on the other hand, is coming off a strong start to their season with a 94-60 victory over non-D1 team Northwest University. The Vandals, now 1-0, saw significant contributions from bench player Isaiah Brickner, who scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and had one assist in just 14 minutes of play. Titus Yearout also had a solid game with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Predictions for the game vary, but many models suggest UC Davis has a slight edge. Dimers‘ predictive model gives UC Davis a 57% chance of winning, with a predicted final score of 72-70 in favor of the Aggies. However, some analysts believe Idaho could keep the game close and potentially secure a win, especially if they maintain their balanced attack from the first game[2].

The betting odds for the game have UC Davis as favorites, with a spread of -1.5 to -4 points depending on the source, and an over/under total ranging from 139.5 to 144.5 points[2].