Montana State vs Idaho Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 29

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  • Idaho (13-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Montana State (11-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Montana State / Idaho TV channel: ESPN+

The Montana State Bobcats (11-14) visit ICCU Arena to take on the Idaho Vandals (13-13) on Feb. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Moscow, ID.

Idaho is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Montana State vs. Idaho Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana State+1.5 -120O 140.5 -105-110
Idaho -1.5 +100U 140.5 -115-110

Montana State vs Idaho Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Idaho will win this college basketball game with 54.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana State vs Idaho Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Montana State will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 13 away games (+2.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 27 games (+13.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Idaho have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 27 games (+12.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+2.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Idaho has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.85 Units / 50% ROI)

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.45 Units / -16.09% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -25.5% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI

Idaho Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Idaho has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.72% ROI).

  • 9-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / 7.43% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.64% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -15.38% ROI

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has averaged 6.2 offensive rebounds per game (148 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Montana State has attempted 587 threes this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has attempted 1,223 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has a 38% free throw rate (1,223 free throw attempts/3,258 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 32%

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 State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has 204 steals this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 8.5 steals per game (204 steals/24 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Montana State has averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (536 rebounds/24 games) this season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Montana State has 433 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

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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