Montana State vs Idaho State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Montana State vs Idaho State

The Montana State Bobcats battle the Idaho State Bengals, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Montana State at -2.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -110 is available and our betting prediction is for the favorites to secure a solid victory when they clash with Idaho State.

Montana State Bobcats suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 82-79 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road against Weber State Wildcats.

Idaho State Bengals were winners last time out. It was a 73-69 home victory against Montana Grizzlies.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 74-62 win for Montana State when they last played Idaho State. It’s been three wins on the bounce for Montana State when playing Idaho State. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Montana State	15-12	2101	1921	180	10-2	5-10	1L
Idaho State	11-17	2079	2121	-42	8-6	3-11	1W

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Montana State vs Idaho State Prediction & Picks

Take on Montana State vs Idaho State with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’re backing Montana State against the spread in this college contest. It could be shrewd to wager the favorites to cover the attractive -2.5 line, with odds of -110 on offer.

Our college basketball handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each team, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Montana State vs Idaho State stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Montana State in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by Montana State in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Idaho State in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Idaho State in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Idaho State in 3 consecutive games against Montana State.

Montana State -2.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montana State 77 - 70 Idaho State

There are lots of different ways to back Montana State on the correct score betting and something like 77-70 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

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Montana State vs Idaho 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.

At betting odds of +120 with the sportsbooks, Idaho State are regarded as 45% likely to win this college game. Montana State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at -143.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 143.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 143.5 at -112.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Montana State

-143

Idaho State

+120

Point Spread

Montana State -2.5

-110

Idaho State +2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 143.5

-108

Over 143.5

-112

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

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Montana State Stats

Idaho 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

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

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.10 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 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.30 pts and allowed 80.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.90 pts and allowed 78.20 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	18-7	1943	1741	202	10-2	8-5	1W
Northern Colorado	17-10	2240	2071	169	9-4	8-6	6W
Montana State	15-12	2101	1921	180	10-2	5-10	1L
Montana	14-13	2107	1979	128	9-6	5-7	2L
Idaho	14-13	2133	1992	141	9-4	5-9	1L
Weber State	14-14	2284	2161	123	10-5	4-9	1W
Idaho State	11-17	2079	2121	-42	8-6	3-11	1W
Eastern Washington	10-16	2121	2177	-56	6-3	4-13	5W
Northern Arizona	10-17	1960	2052	-92	9-6	1-11	1W
Sacramento State	9-17	2066	2160	-94	9-3	0-14	4L

• 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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