Houston vs. Idaho Odds
| Idaho Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+22.5 -105 | 135.5 -110o / -110u | +2000 |
| Houston Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-22.5 -115 | 135.5 -110o / -110u | -7000 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Houston will take on Idaho in Round 1 of the South region. Here's everything you need to know about Houston vs. Idaho odds, spread and more.
Houston opened as a 22.5-point favorite over Idaho in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 135.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 2-seeded Houston and No. 15-seeded Idaho match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
Houston vs. Idaho Analysis
Poor Idaho.
I was rooting for the Vandals to pull a “weaker” 2-seed because the world deserves to enjoy the majesty of Brody Rowbury.
Having said that, there’s a small chance Idaho can hang (at least within the spread). The Vandals have some (not a ton of) size, but they’re a top-five defensive rebounding team, they can take care of the rock, and they fire up a ton of 3s.
To hang with Houston, you need to be able to keep them off the offensive glass, take care of the ball, and spray from deep.
The issue is that Houston tends to decimate inferior competition. Lehigh “kind of” hung with it early in the year, losing by 18. But the Coogs destroyed other mid-to-low majors.
This is spread-dependent. If Idaho is catching over 20, it’s a possible bet.
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
