Montana State vs Idaho State Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks

The Montana State Bobcats are visiting the Idaho State Bengals on Thursday, January 16th at the ICCU Dome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction. We will examine:

The Idaho State Bengals’ recent form and player performance

The Montana State Bobcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Idaho State Bengals

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana State Bobcats

Recent betting trends in games played between Montana State Bobcats and Idaho State Bengals

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals game

Idaho State Bengals Preview

The Idaho State Bengals have a 6-8 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place in the Big Sky. The Bengals are coming off a 69-77 loss to Weber. The Bengals are 8-3 against the spread, and 6-5 in over/under, while having a 4-2 home record.

Offensively, Idaho State is averaging 74.8 points per game, which ranks 193rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.9 points per game (83rd). The Bengals shoot 43.1% from the field (278th) and 32.1% from beyond the arc (268th). The Bengals shoot 72% from the free-throw line (168th) and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game (21st).

Dylan Darling leads Idaho State in scoring with an average of 15.8 points and a team-high 5.7 assists, while Jake O’Neil adds 13.6 points and a team-high 10.7 rebounds.

Montana State Bobcats Preview

The Montana State Bobcats have a 6-11 record this season and are sitting in 9th place in the Big Sky. Montana State is coming off a 58-53 win over Northern Arizona. The Bobcats are 6-10 against the spread, and 8-8 in over/under while having a 1-9 road record.

Offensively, Montana State averages 71.6 points per game, which ranks 265th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.5 points per game (151st). The Bobcats shoot 44.1% from the field (233rd) and 33.8% from beyond the arc (184th). The Bobcats shoot 71.3% from the free throw line (195th) and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game (334th).

Brandon Walker leads Montana State in scoring this season, with an average of 14.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Max Agbonkpolo adds 12 points and a team-high 5.1 rebounds.

Why the Idaho State Bengals will win

• Montana State has lost nine of its last 10 road games.
• The home team has won seven of Montana State’s last eight games.
• The home team has won the first half in seven of Idaho State’s last nine games.

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana State has won each of its last 11 games against Idaho State.
• Idaho State has lost each of its last three home games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Idaho State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Idaho State’s last four home night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Four of Montana State’s last five games have produced a total of 133 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Idaho State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.7%).
• Idaho State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.4).
• Montana State ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.2).
• Montana State ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (77.3%).

Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals Head-to-Head

Montana State has won their last 10 meetings against Idaho State and is 8-1-1 against the spread. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Idaho State won 77-70 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction

In this Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction, Idaho State is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Montana State have been terrible on the road this season, with just one win in their 10 road games, and have been struggling lately, as they are 1-6 in their last 7 games and have failed to cover the spread in seven straight games. Fade this struggling Montana State team, so take the Idaho State Bengals and lay the points at home.