Idaho vs Montana Prediction 1/20/25 College Basketball Picks

The Idaho Vandals are visiting the Montana Grizzlies on Monday, January 20th at the Dahlberg Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies Prediction. We will examine:

The Montana Grizzlies’ recent form and player performance

The Idaho Vandals’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana Grizzlies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Idaho Vandals

Recent betting trends in games played between Idaho Vandals and Montana Grizzlies

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies game

Montana Grizzlies Preview

The Montana Grizzlies have an 11-8 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big Sky. Montana is coming off a 61-86 loss to Idaho State. The Grizzlies are 6-9-1 against the spread, and 9-7 in over/under, while having an 8-1 home record.

Offensively, Montana is averaging 74.7 points per game, which ranks 292nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 75.2 points per game (284th). The Grizzlies shoot 47.3% from the field (67th) and 31.9% from beyond the arc (281st). The Grizzlies shoot 70.7% from the free-throw line (218th) and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game (319th).

Money Williams leads Montana in scoring this season, with an average of 13.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Joe Pridgen adds 12.2 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds. 

Idaho Vandals Preview

The Idaho Vandals have an 8-10 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place in the Big Sky. Idaho is coming off an 83-76 win over Eastern Washington. The Vandals are 7-8-1 against the spread, and 10-6 in over/under while having a 3-6 road record. 

Offensively, Idaho is averaging 74.6 points per game, which ranks 196th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.2 points per game (261st). The Vandals shoot 45.3% from the field (155th) and 34.9% from beyond the arc (121st). The Vandals shoot 70% from the free-throw line (241st) and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game (270th).

Kristian Gonzalez leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 12.3 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Kolton Mitchell adds 10.3 points and a team-high 3.4 assists.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last 11 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
• Idaho has lost each of its last five games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
• Montana has won the first half in each of its last 11 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.

Why the Idaho Vandals will win

• Idaho has won four of its last five night games.
• Idaho has won the first half in five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Idaho’s last eight night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Seven of the last eight games between Idaho and Montana have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies Head-to-Head

Montana is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Idaho, and 5-3-1 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Under is 4-1 in their 5 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Montana won 73-71 on the road, as the game went under the point total.

Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies Prediction

In this Idaho Vandals vs Montana Grizzlies Prediction, Montana is coming as -5 home favorites. The Grizzlies are rightfully favored, as they have the better overall record this season, and have been almost perfect at home. Montana also dominated Idaho in their recent meetings over the years, and I expect them to get the job done today at home. Take the Montana Grizzlies and lay the points at home.