Montana State vs Idaho State Basketball Odds

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Montana State and Idaho State are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 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 State currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Idaho State is 94.00.
  • Away Montana State - Montana State starts this game with a 5-9 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Sky Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Idaho State - Idaho State meets Montana State boasting a 6-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big Sky Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Montana State currently ranks 2nd (0.692) in the Big Sky Conference, with Idaho State now standing 9th (0.214) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Sky Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Montana State has a 0.577 overall win percentage, with Idaho State matching up with a 0.370 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Montana State currently possesses 15-11 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Idaho State has tallied a 10-17 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Montana State visits Idaho State in epic Big Sky showdown.

Montana State holds 9-4 conference record, Idaho State struggles at 3-11. Montana State has momentum, Idaho State falters with 9-game losing streak. 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.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Idaho State
Favorite

Montana State
Montana State has a -1.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Idaho State has a +1.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Idaho State 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 144.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 144.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Idaho State
Favorite

Montana State
Montana State is the -140 moneyline favorite. Risk $140 to win $100 on Montana State at BetMGM. Idaho State is the +115 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $115 on Idaho State. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Montana State vs Idaho State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Montana State is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Idaho State is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Montana State vs Idaho State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 144.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Montana State vs Idaho State College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Montana State is a -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Idaho State is a +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Montana State
Idaho State
2/21/26 6:00pm EST
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Underdog Idaho State - Idaho State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +1.5 Idaho State underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

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

A -1.5 Montana State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

Montana State at Idaho State Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Montana State
Idaho State
First to 5 Points
2/21/26 6:00pm EST
-120-115Bet
Montana State
Idaho State
First to 10 Points
2/21/26 6:00pm EST
-120-115Bet
Montana State
Idaho State
First to 15 Points
2/21/26 6:00pm EST
-125-110Bet
Montana State
Idaho State
Game to Overtime
2/21/26 6:00pm EST
Yes +675No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Montana State, Idaho State
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Montana State15-110.5779-25-99-4+20.692W1
Idaho State10-170.3706-53-113-11+8.50.214L9

Montana State & Idaho 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.

Montana State Championship Odds

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Idaho State Championship Odds

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Montana State & Idaho State Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Montana State vs Idaho State 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 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 6:00 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 State vs Idaho State Game.

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