| MATCHUP | Montana Grizzlies | Idaho Vandals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-7 | 9-6 |
| Where | ICCU Arena, Moscow, ID | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Idaho Vandals Preview
Idaho Vandals have a 9-5 record this season and are tied for 4th place in Big Sky Conference. They have a 5-0 home record and are coming off an 84-81 home win against Eastern Washington. Their previous three games were a 64-63 away loss against Cal State Bakersfield, an 83-80 away win against Cal Poly and a 109-55 home win against Eastern Shore.
Offensively, Idaho averages 81.4 points per game, while allowing 72 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. Brody Rowbury is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game, while Kolton Mitchell also leads the team in assists with 3.9.
Montana Grizzlies Preview
Montana Grizzlies have an 8-7 record this season and are tied for 2nd place in Big Sky Conference. They have a 2-3 road record and are coming off an 88-79 home win against Northern Colorado. Their previous three games were a 78-64 home win against Northern Arizona, a 94-54 away loss against Louisville and an 82-75 home loss against Montana Tech.
Offensively, Montana averages 81.2 points per game, while allowing 74.4 points per game defensively. The Grizzlies shoot with 49% from the field and grab 37.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.2 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.
Money Williams leads Montana in scoring, with an average of 18.6 points per game, while shooting with 49.4% from the field and 85% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.7 assists. Te’Jon Sawyer is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game.
Montana Grizzlies @ Idaho Vandals Betting Trends: January 8, 2026
Why the Idaho Vandals will win
- Idaho has won each of its last six games at ICCU Arena.
- Montana has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
- Idaho has won the first half in five of its last six games at ICCU Arena.
Why the Montana Grizzlies will win
- Montana has won each of its last 13 night games against Conference opponents.
- Idaho has lost each of its last four games at ICCU Arena following a home win.
- Montana has won the first half in 15 of its last 18 night games against Idaho.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven games between Montana and Idaho have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
- Seven of Montana’s last eight night games have produced a total of 153+ points.
Montana vs Idaho Prediction
In this Montana vs Idaho Prediction, Idaho is coming as -4 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season but Idaho has been undefeated at home, while Montana is below average on the road. Idaho has been struggling to cover lately with a 1-3 ATS record in its last 4 and with Montana shooting the ball much better from the field, with a 49%, I expect them to keep this one close. Take Montana and get the +4 points.