| MATCHUP | Montana State Bobcats | Idaho Vandals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-8 | 10-6 |
| Where | ICCU Arena, Moscow, ID | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Idaho Vandals Preview
Idaho Vandals have a 9-6 record this season and are tied for 5th place in Big Sky Conference. They have a 5-1 home record and are coming off a 79-73 home loss against Montana. Their previous three games were an 84-81 home win against Eastern Washington, a 64-63 away loss against Cal State Bakersfield and an 83-80 away win against Cal Poly.
Offensively, Idaho averages 81.4 points per game, while allowing 72.5 points per game defensively. The Vandals shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.7 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 6.2 steals per game defensively.
Kolton Mitchell leads Idaho in scoring, with an average of 14.9 points per game, while shooting with 39.1% from the field and 78.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.9 assists. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game.
Montana State Bobcats Preview
Montana State Bobcats have a 9-7 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in Big Sky Conference. They have a 3-6 road record and are coming off a 68-64 away win against Eastern Washington. Their previous three games were a 77-68 home win against Northern Arizona, an 89-75 home win against Northern Colorado and a 93-54 home win against Northwest Nazarene.
Offensively, Montana State averages 79.4 points per game, while allowing 69.2 points per game defensively. The Bobcats shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12.1 assists per game. They average 2.6 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.
Patrick McMahon leads Montana State in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 48% from the field and 69.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.2 assists. Jed Miller is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game.
Montana State Bobcats @ Idaho Vandals Betting Trends: January 10, 2026
Why the Idaho Vandals will win
- Idaho has won each of its last four day games at ICCU Arena.
- Montana State has lost 17 of its last 20 day games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Montana State’s last six games.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Montana State has won each of its last five games.
- Montana State has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Idaho’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
- Six of Montana State’s last seven day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Idaho ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.1).
- Idaho ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.0).
- Montana State ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
- Montana State ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.1%).
Montana State vs Idaho Prediction
In this Montana State vs Idaho Prediction, Idaho is coming as -1 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and have exactly 9 total wins so far. Idaho has been almost perfect at home, while Montana State has been struggling on the road but have been red-hot lately with five consecutive wins and are 6-3 against the spread. On the flip side, Idaho is 3-3 in its last 6 games and 0-3 against the spread, while having a weaker defense than Montana State, so I like the value with the road dog in this matchup. Take Montana State and get the +1 point.