Illinois State vs. Montana State Prediction, Picks and Odds

Illinois State vs. Montana State: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup Overview

• Teams: Illinois State vs. Montana State
• Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: FirstBank Stadium

Current Betting Odds

• Spread: Montana State favored at -8.5
• Total (Over/Under): 58.5
• Moneyline Odds: Illinois State +340, Montana State -390

Dimers' Win Probabilities

• Illinois State: 26%
• Montana State: 74%

Dimers' predictive model estimates win probabilities after simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view of each team's chances.

Projected Final Score

Our predicted final score for this college football matchup is Illinois State 24-34 Montana State.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives Illinois State a win probability of 26%, while Montana State has a win probability of 74%.

Summary

According to our analysis, Montana State is more likely to beat Illinois State in CFB action at FirstBank Stadium on Tuesday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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