Montana vs Portland State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Montana vs Portland State

The Montana Grizzlies face the Portland State Vikings, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 29.

The best betting angle could be Portland State against the spread. You can land -105 that the market leaders are able to cover the -4.5 line and they are more than capable when playing Montana.

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Montana Grizzlies won their previous game which was at home. It was a 69-60 triumph against Idaho State Bengals.

Portland State Vikings triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Idaho Vandals were beaten 69-66.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Portland State and Montana saw the former win. It was a 79-76 (OT) scoreline. In the past 10 games between the teams, Montana have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	13-5	1439	1273	166	7-1	6-4	7W
Montana	12-9	1677	1528	149	8-4	4-5	3W

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Montana vs Portland State Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Montana vs Portland State with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Portland State at -4.5 in this college showdown. We can get odds of -105 and this is our best pick.

Our expert college basketball handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Montana vs Portland State stats:

• The -4.5 line has been covered by Portland State in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -4.5 line has been covered by Portland State in 6 of their last 10 games at home.

Portland State -4.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Portland State -4.5 @ -105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Montana 70 - 78 Portland State

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on Portland State to enjoy a 78-70 winning scoreline.

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Montana vs Portland 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.

Portland State are regarded as having a 63% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -167. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +140 about Montana.

The spread is currently 4.5, with the total points line at 143.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to wager Over 143.5, there are odds of -110.

The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Montana

+140

Portland State

-167

Point Spread

Montana +4.5

-115

Portland State -4.5

-105

Total Points

Under 143.5

-110

Over 143.5

-110

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montana Stats

Portland State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.40 pts and allowed 73.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 81.10 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 147.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 69.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big Sky	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	13-5	1439	1273	166	7-1	6-4	7W
Montana State	13-8	1662	1484	178	9-1	4-7	4W
Idaho	12-8	1599	1464	135	8-3	4-5	1L
Montana	12-9	1677	1528	149	8-4	4-5	3W
Northern Colorado	11-10	1746	1638	108	5-4	6-6	5L
Weber State	10-11	1736	1602	134	7-4	3-7	3L
Idaho State	10-11	1584	1548	36	7-4	3-7	3L
Northern Arizona	7-14	1527	1591	-64	7-4	0-10	1W
Sacramento State	6-13	1473	1561	-88	6-1	0-12	2L
Eastern Washington	5-14	1536	1631	-95	4-3	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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