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

College Basketball Betting Preview: Montana State vs Sacramento State

The Montana State Bobcats go up against the Sacramento State Hornets, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 29.

Our best pick is Sacramento State against the spread. +6.5 at odds of -120 look more than generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against Montana State.

Montana State Bobcats claimed a victory in their previous game. A 91-88 home win occurred against Weber State Wildcats.

Sacramento State Hornets suffered a defeat in their last game. A 75-67 scoreline occurred on the road against Eastern Washington Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Montana State won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 87-60 triumph when facing Sacramento State. Montana State have triumphed in their previous three matchups against Sacramento State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L
Sacramento State	10-21	2408	2542	-134	10-4	0-17	1L

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Montana State vs Sacramento State Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Montana State vs Sacramento State picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

A spread of +6.5 looks an awesome number for Sacramento State in this college matchup. Take the betting odds of -120 that this generous line gets covered.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Montana State vs Sacramento State stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by Sac State in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by Sac State in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by Sac State in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Montana State in 12 consecutive games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Montana State in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.

Sacramento State +6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montana State 82 - 80 Sacramento State

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Montana State vs Sacramento 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.

Montana State have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 68% probability due to their -208 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Sacramento State are least likely to win at +172.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 153.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 153.5, it’s -110.

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 State

-208

Sac State

+172

Point Spread

Montana State -4.5

-104

Sac State +4.5

-118

Total Points

Under 153.5

-110

Over 153.5

-110

As an alternative to the game lines and team props, check out the player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The best gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Montana State Stats

Sacramento State Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 154.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.30 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.30 pts and allowed 73.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 168.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 154.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 89.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.50 pts and allowed 72.50 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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