Idaho vs Montana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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Montana guard Brandon Whitney controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 01, 2024, 11:32 AM
  • Montana (12-6) is a -14.5 point favorite vs Idaho (6-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Idaho / Montana TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho Vandals (6-12) visit Dahlberg Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (12-6) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Missoula, MT.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The Idaho vs. Montana Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Idaho vs. Montana Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho+14.5 -115O 141.5 -110+750
Montana -14.5 -105U 141.5 -110-1200

Idaho vs Montana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana will win this college basketball game with 91.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho vs Montana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Idaho will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 27 games (+3.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games (+9.80 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 27 games (+6.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 26 games (+2.75 Units / 4% ROI)

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 6-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.25 Units / -36.52% ROI).

  • 5-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -9.69% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 12-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.4 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 11-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.9 Units / -2.08% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Over for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Under for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho is shooting 32% from three (147/455) this season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Idaho has 18.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 17.8

Idaho has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (199 turnovers/19 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.4

Idaho is shooting 74% from the free throw line (696/934) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 74%

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (678 assists/ 537 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Montana has an eFG% of 54% this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 52%

Montana has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,547 points/1,194 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Montana has a TS% of 51% this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 49%

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (463/1,045) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Idaho has allowed 70.9 points per game (1,348 points/19 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.7

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.1

Montana has averaged 25.9 defensive rebounds per game (518 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.9

Montana has allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (313/956) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 35%

Montana has allowed 69.4 points per game (3,541 points/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.5


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