Montana State vs Idaho Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Montana State vs Idaho

The Montana State Bobcats battle the Idaho Vandals, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 10.

We’re confident that Over 145.5 is the value bet at -110. We’re expecting Montana State and Idaho to rack up the points, so we’ll have a wager on the totals.

Montana State Bobcats got the win in their previous game. A 68-64 triumph occurred on the road when playing Eastern Washington Eagles.

Idaho Vandals were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Montana Grizzlies by a 79-73 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Montana State who came out on top when they last played Idaho. A 75-60 win was recorded. Montana State have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Idaho	21-14	2753	2540	213	11-5	10-9	5W
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L

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Montana State vs Idaho Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 145.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -110 for this college matchup.

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 State vs Idaho stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Montana State games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Montana State games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Idaho games at home.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Idaho games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Idaho games at home.

Over 145.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montana State 72 - 78 Idaho

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Montana State vs Idaho 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.

This could be a close-run college game according to the sportsbooks. Idaho are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for Montana State. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 145.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 145.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Montana State

-110

Idaho

-110

Point Spread

Montana State +1.5

-128

Idaho -1.5

+104

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

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Montana State Stats

Idaho Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 71.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 73.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 73.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 69.60 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	21-14	2753	2540	213	11-5	10-9	5W
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L
Montana	18-16	2627	2535	92	12-7	6-9	1L
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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