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Idaho State vs. Montana prediction: Why Montana is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Idaho State vs Montana predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Montana and Idaho State will meet in men's college basketball action at Dahlberg Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Montana as the most likely winner of the Idaho State vs. Montana game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Idaho State vs. Montana prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Idaho State and Montana 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives Montana a 64% chance of beating Idaho State. Our predicted final score has Montana winning 78-74.
According to our model, Idaho State (+4.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 56% chance of going over.
Idaho State vs. Montana odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Idaho State | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-110) | -4.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -190 |
| Total | o148.5 (-108) | u148.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Idaho State vs. Montana picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Idaho State +4.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Montana | -190 |
| Total | Over 148.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 148.5 total points.
Idaho State vs. Montana game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Montana and Idaho State at Dahlberg Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho State vs. Montana
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Dahlberg Arena
Conclusion
We predict Montana, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat Idaho State on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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