Idaho vs Montana State Basketball Odds

The Vandals will play the Bobcats on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Idaho and Montana State are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Idaho currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Montana State is 97.67.
  • Away Idaho - Idaho starts this game with a 4-6 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Sky Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Montana State - Montana State meets Idaho boasting a 8-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Sky Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Idaho currently ranks 3rd (0.556) in the Big Sky Conference, with Montana State now standing 2nd (0.700) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Sky Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Idaho has a 0.591 overall win percentage, with Montana State matching up with a 0.565 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Idaho currently possesses 13-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Montana State has tallied a 13-10 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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A showdown between two strong teams, Idaho and Montana State, is coming.

Both teams have solid overall standings, making this game crucial for them.

Idaho has a 5-4 conference standing while Montana State boasts a 7-3 record.

Idaho is on a winning streak, while Montana State is struggling with losses.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

This game will be intense as both teams fight for a better conference tournament seed. Don't miss out on the action as Idaho takes on Montana State on Thursday, February 5th, 2026.

Best Vandals at Bobcats Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Idaho
Favorite

Montana State
Montana State has a -2.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Idaho has a +2.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Idaho is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 147.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 147.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Idaho
Favorite

Montana State
Montana State is the -135 moneyline favorite. Risk $135 to win $100 on Montana State at BetMGM. Idaho is the +110 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $110 on Idaho. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Idaho vs Montana State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

Montana State is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Idaho is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Idaho vs Montana State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

The best over line is 147.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 147.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Idaho vs Montana State College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

Montana State is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Idaho is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Idaho
Montana State
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Underdog Idaho - Idaho bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +2.5 Idaho underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Montana State - Montana State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -2.5 Montana State favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Idaho at Montana State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Idaho
Montana State
First to 5 Points
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Idaho
Montana State
First to 10 Points
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Idaho
Montana State
First to 15 Points
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Game to Overtime
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Idaho, Montana State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Montana State15-110.5779-25-99-4+20.692W1
Idaho14-120.5388-35-86-7+50.462W1

Idaho & Montana State Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Idaho Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Idaho YR: futures available

Montana State Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Montana State YR: futures available

Idaho & Montana State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Idaho vs Montana State College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Idaho vs Montana State Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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