Montana vs Montana State Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Montana vs Montana State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th at Worthington Arena in Bozeman, Montana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Montana Grizzlies are 9-8 (3-1) this season after they lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 66-65 in their last game. Montana led 33-28 at halftime, but they were outscored 38-32 in the second half for the tough loss. The Grizzlies shot 46% from the field, 14% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Money Williams led Montana with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Brooklyn Hicks added 15 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Montana defeated Idaho by a score of 79-73 and Northern Colorado by a score of 88-79. The Grizzlies have scored 80.1 points per game with 36.9 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.8 points against per game this season. Money Williams is averaging 19.5 points and 5.6 assists per game, while Te’Jon Sawyer is averaging 10.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Grizzlies. Montana is shooting 49.1% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats are 9-8 (3-1) this year after they lost to Idaho by a score of 92-89 in their last game. Montana State led 48-30 at halftime, but they allowed 62 points in the second half for the bad loss. The Bobcats shot 58% from the field, 57% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Jed Miller led Montana State with 20 points and six rebounds, while Chris Hodges added 18 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Montana State defeated Eastern Washington by a score of 68-64 and Northern Arizona by a score of 77-68. The Bobcats have scored 79.3 points per game with 34.5 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.5 points against per game this season. Patrick McMahon is averaging 14.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, while Jed Miller is averaging 13.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Montana State is shooting 47.7% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana State has won 11 of its last 12 night games at Worthington Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last 14 night games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Montana’s last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Fourteen of Montana State’s last 16 night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Montana vs Montana State Prediction 

Montana comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they did lose their last road game to EWU. The Grizzlies are shooting 49% from the field and they have scored 78+ in three of their last four. Montana State has won four of their last five and they are shooting 48% from the field. The Bobcats have scored at least 89 points in three of their last five games, but their defense has been better than Montana’s. Take the Bobcats to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Montana State -5.5