Montana vs Idaho Basketball Odds

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The Grizzlies will play the Vandals on Thursday, January 8th, 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, Montana and Idaho are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, January 8th, 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, Montana currently has a 98.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Idaho is 98.67.
  • Away Montana - Montana starts this game with a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big Sky Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Idaho - Idaho meets Montana boasting a 5-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big Sky Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Montana currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big Sky Conference, with Idaho now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Sky Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Montana has a 0.533 overall win percentage, with Idaho matching up with a 0.643 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Montana currently possesses 8-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Idaho has tallied a 9-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Attention, basketball enthusiasts! Montana faces Idaho on January 8th, 2026. Exciting matchups ahead!

Montana at 8-7 faces Idaho at 9-5. Big Sky Conference records crucial. Montana 2-0, Idaho 1-0. Montana on a 2-game win streak, Idaho won their last game.

Review the tables below for the best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Check each team's futures odds and current standings. Don't miss out!

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Montana		Favorite

Idaho
+5.5 -118 BetMGM
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-5.5 -102 BetMGM
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Idaho has a -5.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Montana has a +5.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Montana is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
153.5 o -110 BetMGM
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153.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 153.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 153.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Montana		Favorite

Idaho
+170 BetMGM
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-210 BetMGM
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Idaho is the -210 moneyline favorite. Risk $210 to win $100 on Idaho at BetMGM. Montana is the +170 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $170 on Montana. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Montana vs Idaho College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

Idaho is a -5.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Montana is a +5.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Montana vs Idaho College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

The best over line is 153.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 153.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Montana vs Idaho College Basketball game on Thursday, January 8th, 2026?

Idaho is a -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Montana is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Montana
Idaho
1/08/26 9:00pm EST
+5.5 -118-5.5 -102
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Underdog Montana - Montana bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +5.5 Montana underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Idaho - Idaho bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -5.5 Idaho favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Montana at Idaho Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Montana
Idaho
First to 5 Points
1/08/26 9:00pm EST
-102-135Bet
Montana
Idaho
First to 10 Points
1/08/26 9:00pm EST
+105-145Bet
Montana
Idaho
First to 15 Points
1/08/26 9:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Montana
Idaho
Game to Overtime
1/08/26 9:00pm EST
Yes +775No -2500Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Montana, Idaho
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Idaho12-80.6007-24-54-3+30.571L1
Montana12-90.5718-44-56-2+1.50.750W3

Montana & Idaho 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.

Montana Championship Odds

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

Idaho Championship Odds

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

Montana & Idaho Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Montana vs Idaho College Basketball Game

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

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

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

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montana vs Idaho Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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