The Montana State Bobcats (13-17, 8-9 Big Sky) are at home in Big Sky action against the Idaho Vandals (13-17, 8-9 Big Sky) on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET. The Bobcats are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup’s point total is set at 146.5.
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Montana State vs. Idaho betting lines
- Montana State moneyline odds to win: -234
- Idaho moneyline odds to win: +192
- Spread: Montana State (-5.5)
- Total: 146.5
Montana State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Montana State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered six times in 12 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered five times in 17 opportunities in road games.
- The Bobcats have gone over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than road games (52.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Montana State has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.750) compared to road games (.400).
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Bobcats have been scoring 71.6 points per contest, an average that’s a little lower than the 71.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Montana State’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has allowed 70.3 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 70.2 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- While the Bobcats are making fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (7.4 per game) when compared to their season-long average (8.3), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (34.9% from deep over the last 10, 34.4% on the season).
Montana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-18-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 5-12-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 8-9-0; As Underdog: 3-9-0)
- O-U-P: 15-14-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 9-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-6 (Home: 9-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-11 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (142nd in nation) | 43.8 (178th) | 29.0 (327th) | 32.2 (255th) | 13.1 (223rd) | 9.3 (24th) |
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Idaho statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Idaho has had better results on the road (7-8-0) than at home (4-7-1).
- In terms of the over/under, Vandals games have finished over seven of 12 times at home (58.3%), and 10 of 15 on the road (66.7%).
- The Vandals’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .429 (3-4), and away it is .286 (4-10).
Recent trends
- In their previous 10 games, the Vandals are posting 74.8 points per contest, 0.3 more than their season average (74.5).
- Idaho is allowing 78.6 points per game in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 75.7 points allowed.
- The Vandals are making 10.2 threes per game over their last 10 games, which is 0.6 more than their average for the season (9.6). Likewise, they own a better three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (36.3%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.6%).
Idaho betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-16-1 (Home: 4-7-1; Away: 7-8-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 9-11-1)
- O-U-P: 18-10-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 10-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-2 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-15 (Home: 3-4; Away: 4-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.5 (197th in nation) | 46.8 (330th) | 29.7 (305th) | 30.7 (156th) | 12.6 (257th) | 11.5 (216th) |
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