Idaho State vs Montana State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 22

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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 Jan 22, 2024, 11:31 AM
  • Montana State (5-10) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Idaho State (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Idaho State / Montana State TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho State Bengals (6-11) visit Max Worthington Arena to take on the Montana State Bobcats (5-10) on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Bozeman, MT.

Montana State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Idaho State vs. Montana State Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho State+4.5 -110O 137.5 -115+175
Montana State -4.5 -110U 137.5 -105-210

Idaho State vs Montana State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana State will win this college basketball game with 66.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho State vs Montana State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Idaho State will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho State has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 away games (+9.70 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Idaho State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+5.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 away games (+4.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+2.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.10 Units / 3% ROI)

Idaho State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho State has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.35 Units / -20.76% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -26.74% ROI

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / -13.88% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI

Idaho State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State is shooting 46% (458/987) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 45%

Idaho State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (613 assists/ 555 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Idaho State has 378 offensive rebounds since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Big Sky Teams

Idaho State has averaged 7.6 offensive rebounds per game (378 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has a 38% free throw rate (1,094 free throw attempts/2,860 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 32%

Montana State has 21.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Montana State has averaged 1.28 points per shot (1,257 points/984 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Montana State has an eFG% of 53% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 52%

Idaho State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.0

Idaho State has allowed 5.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.0

Idaho State has averaged 7.0 steals per game (126 steals/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Idaho State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (92/289) this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has averaged 8.6 steals per game (147 steals/17 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Montana State has averaged 7.2 steals per game (376 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 5.7

Montana State has 376 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has 147 steals this season — most among Big Sky Teams


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