Idaho State vs Montana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 12

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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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  • Montana (17-12) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Idaho State (14-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Idaho State / Montana TV channel: ESPN2

The Idaho State Bengals (14-17) visit Idaho Central Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (17-12) on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EDT in Boise, ID.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Idaho State vs. Montana Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Idaho State+6.5 -110O 139.5 -110+240
Montana -6.5 -110U 139.5 -110-300

Idaho State vs Montana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Idaho State vs Montana Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Idaho State will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Idaho State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.20 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Idaho State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 11 away games (+6.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Idaho State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Idaho State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games (+8.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 7 games (+7.50 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 48% ROI)

Idaho State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho State has a 14-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.65 Units / -13.66% ROI).

  • 12-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.25 Units / -3.04% ROI
  • 20-10 when betting the Over for +9 Units / 26.39% ROI
  • 10-20 when betting the Under for -12 Units / -35.19% ROI

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.89% ROI).

  • 19-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.8 Units / 4.42% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Under for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI

Idaho State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State has averaged 9.0 offensive rebounds per game (207 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Idaho State has averaged 7.9 offensive rebounds per game (432 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Idaho State has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (249 turnovers/23 games) this season — 5th highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Idaho State has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (594 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (364 assists/ 229 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (364 assists/ 229 TOs) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Montana is shooting 79% from the free throw line (689/874) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 74%

Montana has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (229 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Idaho State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho State has averaged 21.2 defensive rebounds per game (487 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Idaho State has averaged 6.2 steals per game (341 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 5.8

Idaho State has allowed 5.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Idaho State has averaged 6.9 steals per game (158 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (603 rebounds/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Montana has averaged 4.7 steals per game (113 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Montana has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 6.9

Montana has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.0


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