Idaho State (7-8) vs Montana (11-7)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 8:00 pm (ICCU Dome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Idaho State -1.5 — Over/Under: 142
The Montana Grizzlies are visiting the Idaho State Bengals on Saturday, January 18th at the Reed Gym. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction. We will examine:
The Idaho State Bengals’ recent form and player performance
The Montana Grizzlies’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Idaho State Bengals
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana Grizzlies
Recent betting trends in games played between Montana Grizzlies and Idaho State Bengals
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho Vandals game
Idaho State Bengals Preview
The Idaho State Bengals have a 7-8 record this season and are sitting in 7th place in the Big Sky. The Bengals are coming off a 76-67 win over Montana State. 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 74.5 points per game, which ranks 203rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 67.8 points per game (83rd). The Bengals shoot 43.3% from the field (261st) and 32.4% from beyond the arc (260th). The Bengals shoot 72.5% from the free-throw line (151st) and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game (28th).
Dylan Darling leads Idaho State in scoring with an average of 16.1 points and a team-high 5.6 assists, while Jake O’Neil adds 13.1 points and a team-high 10.7 rebounds.
Montana Grizzlies Preview
The Montana Grizzlies have an 11-7 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big Sky. Montana is coming off a 64-59 win over Weber State. The Grizzlies are 5-7-1 against the spread and 8-5 in over/under while having a 0-4 road record.
Offensively, Montana is averaging 75.5 points per game, which ranks 174th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.6 points per game (267th). The Grizzlies shoot 47.7% from the field (60th) and 31.4% from beyond the arc (301st). The Grizzlies shoot 71.8% from the free-throw line (181st) and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game (314th).
Money Williams leads Montana in scoring this season, with an average of 13.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Joe Pridgen adds 13.5 points and a team-high 7.6 rebounds.
Why the Idaho State Bengals will win
- The home team has won 14 of Montana’s last 18 games.
- The home team has won the first half in 16 of Montana’s last 18 games.
Why the Montana Grizzlies will win
- Montana has won each of its last six games against Idaho State.
- Idaho State has lost four of its last five night games following a home win.
- Montana has won the first half in 16 of its last 19 night games against Idaho State.
Matchup/League Facts
- Idaho State ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (58.4%).
- Idaho State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.6).
Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho State Bengals Head-to-Head
Montana is 9-1 in their last 10 meetings against Idaho State, and 6-0 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Montana won 72-58 at home, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction
In this Montana Grizzlies vs Idaho State Bengals Prediction, Idaho State is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Idaho State scores just one point less than Montana, but they are superior defensively, allowing 6.8 points less. On the other hand, Montana has a superior field goal percentage, but they are winless on the road this season. The Bengals are 5-3 against the spread in their last 8 games, while the Grizzlies are 2-4-1 against the spread in their last 7, so I think the hosts can keep this one close. Take the Idaho State Bengals and lay the points at home.