Montana vs Idaho Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Montana (15-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Idaho (13-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Montana / Idaho TV channel: ESPN+

The Montana Grizzlies (15-11) visit ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals (13-14) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Moscow, ID.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Montana vs. Idaho Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Montana vs. Idaho Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana-5.5 -105O 142.5 -110-225
Idaho +5.5 -115U 142.5 -110+185

Montana vs Idaho Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana will win this college basketball game with 68.4% 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 53.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+1.85 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games (+12.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+10.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.85 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games at home (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.9 Units / 10.12% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 1.05% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.89% ROI

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 13-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.45 Units / -8.25% ROI).

  • 9-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 3.13% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.8 Units / 2.69% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11.45% ROI

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 Offensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has averaged 10.5 turnovers per game (230 turnovers/22 games) this season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 11.3

Idaho is shooting 46% (1,375/2,987) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 46%

Idaho is shooting 54% from inside the arc (924/1,714) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 53%

Idaho is shooting 72% from the free throw line (257/355) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 72%

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

Idaho Defensive Stats & Trends:

Idaho has allowed 70.0 points per game (1,541 points/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.7

Idaho has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (528/1,193) this season — tied for 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%


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