Idaho State vs Montana State Prediction 3/10/25 College Basketball Picks Today

The Idaho State Bengals and Montana State Bobcats meet on Monday in college basketball action at Idaho Central Arena. Here’s an Idaho State vs Montana State prediction. This article will include an Idaho State vs Montana State Pick.

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats (14-17, 12-18 ATS) played in a hot and cold form late in the season. They created a pattern of two wins and two losses in a row, lasting from January 19 to the final day of the regular season. Montana State finished with a pair of victories over Sacramento State and Idaho. The Bobcats entered the Big Sky tournament as the No. 5 seed, and if they beat Idaho State, they’ll face Northern Colorado in the semifinals.

Montana State is averaging 71.9 PPG (256th) and is allowing 69.9 PPG (115th). The Bobcats are getting 31.6 RPG (394th) and dish out 13.2 APG (245th). Brandon Walker is the team’s top performer with 14.7 PPG and a team-high 4.9 RPG. Max Agbonkpolo has 10.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 1.0 SPG, while Patrick McMahon contributes 10.0 PPG and 3.4 RPG.

Idaho State Bengals Betting Preview

The Idaho State Bengals (15-14, 17-9 ATS) experienced their best period of the season as they went through a four-game winning streak, the longest such run of the campaign. Idaho State beat Portland State, Sacramento State, Idaho, and Eastern Washington, but lost the final game of teh regular season to Northern Arizona at home. The Bobcats came to the Big Sky tournament as the No. 4 seed.

Idaho State averages 74.8 PPG (159th) and allows 69.6 PPG (103rd). The Bengals are 56th in rebounds (38.2) and 226th in assists (13.5). Dylan Darling leads the team with 19.9 PPG, 3.4 RPG, a team-high 5.9 APG, and a team-high 1.7 SPG. Jake O’Neil follows him with 13.0 PPG, a team-high 9.3 RPG, 2.1 APG, and 1.1 SPG, while Isaiah Griffin chips in 10.9 PPG and 3.9 RPG.

Why Montana State will beat Idaho State

• Montana State has won each of its last nine games against the Big Sky Conference at Idaho Central Arena.
• Idaho State has lost each of its last six Monday night games against the Big Sky Conference.

Why Idaho State will beat Montana State

• Idaho State has won four of its last five games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Montana State’s last six night games at a neutral venue has produced a total of 142+ points.
• Each of Idaho State’s last eight Monday night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Idaho State ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.6).
• Idaho State ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (38.2).
• Montana State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.3).
• Montana State ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.1%).

Idaho State vs Montana State Prediction

Montana State has been dominating this fixture in recent years. The Bobcats won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters and were on an eight-game winning streak when Idaho State secured a 70-67 victory early in the season. Montana State responded with a 74-69 win less than a month ago. It’s hard to pick a winner here, so I’ll go with the points. I expect both to score around 70 points. Three of the last four H2Hs went Over. Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of its previous 34 games. Idaho State has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of its last 29 games, while Idaho State has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of its previous 29 games. Back Over.