Idaho vs Montana State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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Montana State guard Robert Ford III (20) goes past Kansas State guard Cam Carter (5) to score during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 03, 2024, 10:24 AM
  • Montana State (9-10) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Idaho (7-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Idaho / Montana State TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho Vandals (7-12) visit Max Worthington Arena to take on the Montana State Bobcats (9-10) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Bozeman, MT.

Montana State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Idaho vs. Montana State Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Idaho vs. Montana State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho+8.5 -110O 142.5 -110+325
Montana State -8.5 -110U 142.5 -110-450

Idaho vs Montana State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana State will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho vs Montana State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Montana State will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+3.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 12 away games (+1.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 30 games (+10.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.05 Units / 21% ROI)

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.25 Units / -29.83% ROI).

  • 5-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.9 Units / -14.08% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 5.74% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -14.35% ROI

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.55% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.5 Units / -1.79% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (559 turnovers/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Idaho has 18.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Idaho has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Idaho is shooting 46% (1,322/2,889) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 46%

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has attempted 1,180 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has a 38% free throw rate (1,180 free throw attempts/3,076 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 32%

Montana State has attempted 528 threes this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 6.1 offensive rebounds per game (128 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (487/1,094) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Idaho has allowed 71.0 points per game (1,421 points/20 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.8

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has 407 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 22.8 defensive rebounds per game (1,278 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Montana State has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (474 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Montana State has averaged 7.3 steals per game (407 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 5.7


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