Idaho vs Montana State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Idaho vs Montana State

The Idaho Vandals battle the Montana State Bobcats, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Sunday, March 8.

The total line of 142.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see Idaho and Montana State combining to go bigger.

Idaho Vandals won their previous game which was at home. It was a 68-45 triumph against Sacramento State Hornets.

Montana State Bobcats won their last game 76-65. This was a road victory against Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Montana State beat Idaho when the teams last met. It was a 73-66 scoreline. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Montana State win six times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Idaho	20-14	2676	2474	202	11-5	9-9	4W
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L

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Idaho vs Montana State Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Idaho vs Montana State betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The two teams should be able to accumulate enough points for our pick to win. We’re forecasting Over 142.5 and odds of -110 are available for this college showdown.

Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Idaho vs Montana State stats:

• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Idaho games on the road.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Idaho games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Idaho games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Montana State games at home.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Montana State games.
• The 142.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Montana State games at home.

Over 142.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 142.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Idaho 71 - 76 Montana State

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Montana State when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 76-71 should provide some entertainment.

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Idaho vs Montana State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 51% probability of winning this college game, Montana State might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -105 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Idaho are trading at -114.

The spread is calculated to be 1.5, while total points comes in at 143.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 143.5, this selection is available at -106.

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Moneyline

Idaho

-114

Montana State

-105

Point Spread

Idaho +1.5

-132

Montana State -1.5

+108

Total Points

Under 143.5

-114

Over 143.5

-106

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Idaho Stats

Montana State Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.60 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.00 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.00 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Sky	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	20-11	2376	2179	197	12-4	8-7	1L
Northern Colorado	20-12	2640	2449	191	11-4	9-8	1L
Idaho	20-14	2676	2474	202	11-5	9-9	4W
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L
Montana	18-15	2561	2458	103	12-6	6-9	2W
Weber State	16-16	2598	2474	124	11-5	5-11	2L
Eastern Washington	14-18	2591	2606	-15	9-5	5-13	1L
Idaho State	13-20	2459	2513	-54	10-7	3-13	1L
Sacramento State	10-21	2408	2542	-134	10-4	0-17	1L
Northern Arizona	10-22	2282	2445	-163	9-7	1-15	5L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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