Montana vs Montana State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Montana vs Montana State

The Montana Grizzlies face the Montana State Bobcats, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Montana State are available at odds of -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -5.5 line could be covered with ease when they play Montana and this looks like a value bet.

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Montana Grizzlies lost on the road in their previous game. Eastern Washington Eagles won 66-65.

Montana State Bobcats lost on the road in their last game. Idaho Vandals won 92-89.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Montana have won the last two matchups versus Montana State. It was 77-70 at home before a 89-85 road win. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Montana victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Montana State	9-8	1348	1199	149	6-1	3-7	1L
Montana	9-8	1362	1255	107	6-4	3-4	1L

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Montana vs Montana State Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Montana vs Montana State betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re confident of backing Montana State to cover the -5.5 spread in this college game. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -110.

The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.

Key Montana vs Montana State stats:

• The -5.5 line has been covered by Montana State in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Montana State in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -5.5 line has been covered by Montana State in 13 of their last 20 games at home.

Montana State -5.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Montana State -5.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Montana 74 - 84 Montana State

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on Montana State. Backing them to win 84-74 means you can land a potential monster return.

Montana vs Montana State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Montana State as -250 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 71% likely to win. Montana are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +198.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 150.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 150.5, this selection is available at -115.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Montana

+198

Montana State

-250

Point Spread

Montana +5.5

-114

Montana State -5.5

-106

Total Points

Under 150.5

-105

Over 150.5

-115

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Montana 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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 150.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.90 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 150.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 150.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 66.30 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	11-5	1305	1146	159	7-1	4-4	5W
Northern Colorado	11-7	1512	1391	121	5-3	6-4	2L
Idaho	10-7	1372	1252	120	7-2	3-5	1L
Weber State	10-8	1516	1355	161	7-3	3-5	4W
Montana State	9-8	1348	1199	149	6-1	3-7	1L
Montana	9-8	1362	1255	107	6-4	3-4	1L
Idaho State	10-9	1462	1405	57	7-4	3-5	1L
Northern Arizona	6-13	1374	1416	-42	6-3	0-10	6L
Sacramento State	5-11	1237	1311	-74	5-1	0-10	1W
Eastern Washington	4-13	1400	1499	-99	3-2	1-11	1W

• 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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