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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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
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.
Moneyline Mage
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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
| Underdog Idaho | Favorite Montana State |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Idaho | Favorite Montana State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Montana State is a -2.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Idaho is a +2.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
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.
Montana State is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Idaho is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Idaho
Montana State
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
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
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
Bet |
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Idaho
Montana State
First to 5 Points
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Idaho
Montana State
First to 10 Points
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Idaho
Montana State
First to 15 Points
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Idaho
Montana State
Game to Overtime
2/05/26 9:00pm EST | Yes +750No -2500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Montana State | 15-11 | 0.577 | 9-2 | 5-9 | 9-4 | +2 | 0.692 | W1 |
| Idaho | 14-12 | 0.538 | 8-3 | 5-8 | 6-7 | +5 | 0.462 | W1 |
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 OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Idaho YR: futures available
Montana State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Montana State YR: futures available
Idaho & Montana State 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 Idaho vs Montana State College Basketball Game
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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, February 5th, 2026 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Idaho vs Montana State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Idaho vs Montana State Game.
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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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