Idaho State vs Montana State Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Idaho State vs Montana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 22nd at Worthington Arena in Bozeman, Montana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview

The Idaho State Bengals are 10-9 (3-3) this season after they lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 84-66 in their last game. Idaho State trailed 44-21 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Bengals shot 38% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Connor Hollenbeck led Idaho State with 15 points and two rebounds, while Martin Kheil added 12 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Idaho State defeated Idaho by a score of 76-68 and Northern Arizona by a score of 81-79. The Bengals have scored 76.9 points per game with 33.5 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.9 points against per game this season. Connor Hollenbeck is averaging 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Caleb Van De Griend is averaging 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for the Bengals. Idaho State is shooting 46.6% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats are 11-8 (5-1) this year after they defeated Northern Colorado by a score of 73-68 in their last game. Montana State led 36-27 at halftime, but they were outscored 41-37 in the second half in the win. The Bobcats shot 43% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 76% on free throws in the game. Davian Brown led Montana State with 16 points and four rebounds, while Jed Miller added 11 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Montana State defeated Montana by a score of 76-67, but lost to Idaho by a score of 92-89 before that. The Bobcats have scored 78.8 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.2 points against per game this season. Patrick McMahon is averaging 14.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Jed Miller is averaging 13.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Montana State is shooting 47.1% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana State has won 16 of its last 17 games at Worthington Arena following a road win.
• Idaho State has lost each of its last six games at Worthington Arena.
• Montana State has won the first half in each of its last six home games against Idaho State.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Idaho State has won four of its last five night games.
• Idaho State has won the first half in four of its last five night games.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Idaho State’s last seven games have produced a total of 150+ points.
• Six of Montana State’s last seven games at Worthington Arena have produced a total of 145+ points.

Idaho State vs Montana State Prediction 

Montana State comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have allowed 68 points or fewer in all four of those wins. The Bobcats are shooting 47% from the field on the season. Idaho State has won two of their last three games, but they have allowed 79+ points in four of their last five. I think Montana State’s defense will be the difference and I like the Bobcats to cover.

David Racey's Pick: Montana State -5.5