The Montana State Bobcats (13-10, 7-3 Big Sky) are slightly favored (by 2.5 points) to extend an eight-game home win streak when they host the Idaho Vandals (13-9, 5-4 Big Sky) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 147.5 in the matchup.
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Montana State Cover -2.5 vs Idaho -106
Montana State vs. Idaho betting lines
- Montana State moneyline odds to win: -139
- Idaho moneyline odds to win: +116
- Spread: Montana State (-2.5)
- Total: 147.5
Montana State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Montana State has played worse when playing at home, covering four times in seven home games, and eight times in 13 road games.
- The Bobcats have hit the over on the total in five of seven home games (71.4%), compared to six of 13 road games (46.2%).
- In home games, Montana State has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 6-1 (.857). On the road, it is 3-2 (.600) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- The Bobcats’ offense has been less productive over their last 10 games, scoring 77.1 points a contest compared to the 78.1 they’ve averaged this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Montana State allow 2.1 more points per game (73.0) than its season-long average (70.9).
- While the Bobcats are connecting on the same number of threes per game over their past 10 outings when compared to their season-long average (10.0), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (39.2% from beyond the arc over the last 10, 36.5% on the season).
Montana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-8-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 8-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 7-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-9-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.3 (121st in nation) | 44.4 (206th) | 30.9 (259th) | 30.0 (119th) | 11.4 (335th) | 10.0 (60th) |
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Idaho statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Idaho’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .333 (2-4-0). On the road, it is .455 (5-6-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Vandals games have finished over three of six times at home (50%), and four of 11 away (36.4%).
Recent trends
- The Vandals have performed worse offensively over their previous 10 games, averaging 76.9 points per contest, 3.1 fewer points their than season average of 80.0.
- Idaho is surrendering 75.4 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 73.5 points allowed.
- The Vandals are draining 1.6 fewer treys per game in their previous 10 games (8.9) compared to their season average (10.5), and they are producing a lower three-point percentage over their past 10 games (33.0%) compared to their season mark (36.3%).
Idaho betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-7-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-5 (Home: 4-2; Away: 3-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (181st in nation) | 43.7 (166th) | 33.0 (144th) | 30.0 (119th) | 13.2 (241st) | 10.4 (103rd) |
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