| MATCHUP | Montana State Bobcats | Montana Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-11 | 14-11 |
| Where | Dahlberg Arena, Missoula, MT | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Montana State Bobcats lost to Eastern Washington, beat Idaho, and they play Weber State next. Montana State has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Montana State Bobcats are averaging 80.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 73.7 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Jed Miller is averaging 14.4 points and 2.5 assists, while Patrick McMahon is averaging 13.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Davian Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Christian King is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Montana State Bobcats are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free throw line. The Montana State Bobcats are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.8 rebounds per game.
Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Montana Grizzlies beat Idaho, lost to Eastern Washington, and they play Idaho State next. Montana has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Montana Grizzlies are averaging 82 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 76 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Money Williams is averaging 19.4 points and 4 rebounds, while Te’Jon Sawyer is averaging 11.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Tyler Thompson is grabbing 4.3 rebounds and Kenyon Aguino is dishing 1.7 assists. The Montana Grizzlies are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Montana Grizzlies are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Montana Grizzlies will win
- Montana has won 12 of its last 13 games against the Big Sky Conference at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
- Montana State has lost 17 of its last 19 Saturday road games.
- Montana has won the first half in five of its last six games against Montana State.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Montana State has won nine of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Montana’s last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Montana State’s last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Montana State vs Montana Prediction
I love my dogs in rivalry games, but we’re not getting enough points to pull the trigger on Montana State. Montana has seen 9 of its 14 wins come at home, and this is a revenge spot after losing to the Bobcats last month. Montana is playing some of its best ball of the season right now and has covered 7 of its last 10 games. Montana has won 4 of the last 6 games against Montana State. The line is soft. Give me Montana at home.