The Montana Grizzlies (11-9, 5-2 Big Sky) host the Idaho State Bengals (10-10, 3-4 Big Sky) after winning three home games in a row. The Grizzlies are favored by 4.5 points in the contest, which tips at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The over/under is set at 148.5 for the matchup.
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Montana Cover -4.5 vs Idaho State -106
Montana vs. Idaho State betting lines
- Montana moneyline odds to win: -190
- Idaho State moneyline odds to win: +157
- Spread: Montana (-4.5)
- Total: 148.5
Montana statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Montana sports a better record against the spread (4-3-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (5-4-0).
- The Grizzlies have eclipsed the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (57.1%) than road games (44.4%).
- Montana has played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 3-3, compared to going 2-0 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Grizzlies’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 78.7 points a contest compared to the 80.4 they’ve averaged this season.
- Montana has been tougher on defense as of late, giving up 71.7 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 73.4 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Grizzlies’ 8.2 made three-pointers per-game average during their past 10 games are less than the 8.5 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 37.3% compared to their season-long percentage of 36.4% from beyond the arc.
Montana betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-7-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-3 (Home: 3-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-5 (Home: 1-0; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.3 (19th in nation) | 42.6 (116th) | 32.4 (198th) | 29.8 (112th) | 16.2 (74th) | 13.5 (338th) |
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Idaho State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Idaho State’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .500 (3-3-0). On the road, it is .667 (6-3-0).
- Bengals games have finished above the over/under 66.7% of the time at home (four of six), and 44.4% of the time on the road (four of nine).
Recent trends
- The Bengals have fared better offensively over their past 10 games, putting up 77.3 points per contest, 1.1 more than their season average of 76.2.
- Over its past 10 games, Idaho State is giving up 79.7 points per game, 5.7 more points than its season average (74.0).
- The Bengals are sinking 8.3 threes per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.1 more than their average for the season (8.2). Likewise, they sport a better three-point percentage over their last 10 games (35.9%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (34.0%).
Idaho State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 5-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 3-3; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (128th in nation) | 45.3 (263rd) | 30.8 (270th) | 27.4 (16th) | 12.6 (289th) | 10.6 (113th) |
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