The Montana State Bobcats (9-7, 3-0 Big Sky) will attempt to continue a five-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Idaho Vandals (9-6, 1-1 Big Sky) on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at ICCU Arena as only 1.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.
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Idaho Cover -1.5 vs Montana State -104
Idaho vs. Montana State betting lines
- Idaho moneyline odds to win: -110
- Montana State moneyline odds to win: -110
- Spread: Idaho (-1.5)
- Total: 145.5
Idaho statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Idaho sports a worse record against the spread (1-2-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (3-4-0).
- When it comes to point totals, the Vandals hit the over less often at home, as they’ve gone over the total one time in three opportunities this season (33.3%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in seven opportunities (42.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Idaho has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.667) compared to road games (.333).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Vandals have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 79.7 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 80.8 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- The past 10 games have seen Idaho give up 1.1 more points per game (73.6) than its season-long average (72.5).
- The Vandals’ 11.1 made three-pointers per-game average over their last 10 games are more than the 11.0 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a lower percentage of shots made, 36.3% compared to their season-long percentage of 36.9% from long distance.
Idaho betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 2-1; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.9 (215th in nation) | 42.9 (145th) | 34.4 (116th) | 28.9 (75th) | 14.0 (204th) | 10.8 (116th) |
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Montana State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Montana State has performed better against the spread away (7-2-0) than at home (2-2-0) this year.
- Looking at the over/under, Bobcats games have gone over more often at home (four of four, 100%) than on the road (four of nine, 44.4%).
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Bobcats are posting 77.6 points per contest, 1.1 fewer points than their season average (78.7).
- Montana State is ceding 71.0 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 1.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (69.2).
- In their last 10 games, the Bobcats are sinking 9.8 three-pointers per game, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (9.9). They also sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (33.0%) compared to their season average (34.9%).
Montana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-4-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 7-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-3-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
- O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 4-0-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 3-1; Away: 3-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (99th in nation) | 43.2 (159th) | 31.0 (270th) | 30.1 (137th) | 12.1 (316th) | 10.1 (58th) |
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