Portland State vs Montana State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Portland State vs Montana State

The Portland State Vikings battle the Montana State Bobcats, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, February 26.

If you are looking for a value pick, then -143 that Montana State beat Portland State certainly stands out. We’re expecting the home team to win on the Moneyline and there are generous odds available.

Portland State Vikings were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Eastern Washington Eagles by a 67-55 scoreline.

Montana State Bobcats lost on the road in their last game. Idaho State Bengals won 91-76.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portland State have landed consecutive victories over Montana State. They won both games at home by 69-52 and 63-54 scorelines. Montana State have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	18-8	1998	1808	190	10-3	8-5	1L
Montana State	15-13	2177	2012	165	10-2	5-11	2L

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Portland State vs Montana State Prediction & Picks

Head into Portland State vs Montana State with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Montana State will outscore their opponents, with -143 currently on offer that the home team win this college matchup. That looks a price worth taking for this value bet.

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 Portland State vs Montana State stats:

• Montana State have won 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• Montana State have won 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• Montana State have won 7 of their last 10 games against Portland State.

Montana State Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites make it a 58.8% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.

Those looking for a bigger price about a victory for Montana State can check out the Match Result & Total lines. You can combine this moneyline pick with an Under / Over points prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

Montana State Moneyline @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portland State 70 - 74 Montana State

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Montana State claiming a 74-70 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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Portland State vs Montana 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Montana State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -143 about them triumphing means a 59% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +120, Portland State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

2.5 is the spread and 140.5 is the total points line. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 140.5, there are odds of -105.

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Moneyline

Portland State

+120

Montana State

-143

Point Spread

Portland State +2.5

-115

Montana State -2.5

-105

Total Points

Under 140.5

-115

Over 140.5

-105

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game result. The gambling sites will have Points, Assists, Three-Pointers, Rebounds and Steals among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Portland State Stats

Montana State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 135.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 140.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 66.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.90 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 140.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 140.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 74.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 68.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Big Sky	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	18-8	1998	1808	190	10-3	8-5	1L
Northern Colorado	18-10	2318	2148	170	10-4	8-6	7W
Montana State	15-13	2177	2012	165	10-2	5-11	2L
Idaho	15-13	2219	2072	147	9-4	6-9	1W
Weber State	15-14	2376	2233	143	11-5	4-9	2W
Montana	14-14	2179	2071	108	9-6	5-8	3L
Idaho State	12-17	2170	2197	-27	9-6	3-11	2W
Eastern Washington	11-16	2188	2232	-44	6-3	5-13	6W
Northern Arizona	10-18	2037	2130	-93	9-6	1-12	1L
Sacramento State	9-18	2146	2246	-100	9-4	0-14	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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