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

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  • Montana State is a -5.5 point favorite vs Idaho
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Idaho / Montana State TV channel: ESPN+

The Idaho Vandals visit Max Worthington Arena to take on the Montana State Bobcats on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Bozeman, MT, USA.

Montana State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Idaho vs. Montana State Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho+5.5 -110O 146.5 -110+190
Montana State -5.5 -110U 146.5 -110-235

Idaho vs Montana State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana State will win this college basketball game with 75.6% 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 Idaho will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.05 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+5.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 12-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.35 Units / -10.86% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -5.76% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 22.73% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.8 Units / -31.82% ROI

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 11-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.85 Units / -27.7% ROI).

  • 12-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.1 Units / -15.21% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has made 9.6 three-pointers per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.8

Idaho had 15.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Idaho has made 288 three-pointers this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Idaho averaged 67.4 points per game (2,023 points/30 games) last season — 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State made 301 three-pointers last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State attempted 820 threes last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (285 turnovers/30 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.1

Montana State shot 47% (890/1,906) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (644 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Idaho averaged 22.5 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Idaho has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,318 rebounds/60 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Idaho has allowed an average of 1.33 points per shot (2,270 points/1,709 shots) this season — tied for 19th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State stole the ball 276 times last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State averaged 8.4 steals per game (276 steals/33 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Montana State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (166/546) this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 34%

Montana State has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (372/1,178) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 34%


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