Montana vs Idaho Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

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  • Idaho is a -4.5 point favorite vs Montana
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Montana / Idaho TV channel: ESPN+

The Montana Grizzlies visit ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Moscow, ID.

Idaho is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Montana vs. Idaho Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Montana vs. Idaho Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Montana vs Idaho Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Idaho will win this college basketball game with 64.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana vs Idaho Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Idaho will cover the spread with 54.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games (+12.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -2.46% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 4-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -30% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -5.29% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed opponents to shoot 45% (721/1,617) last season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Idaho has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,008 points/822 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Idaho has allowed 72.0 points per game (1,008 points/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 75.7

Idaho Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (508 assists/ 341 TOs) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (100 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Montana has 211 turnovers this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (582 rebounds/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 allowed opponents to shoot 45% (721/1,617) last season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 46%

Idaho has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,008 points/822 shots) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Idaho has allowed 72.0 points per game (1,008 points/14 games) this season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 75.7

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (508 assists/ 341 TOs) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana has averaged 6.7 offensive rebounds per game (100 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Montana has 211 turnovers this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (582 rebounds/84 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.1


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