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Idaho State vs. Montana State prediction: Why Montana State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Idaho State vs Montana State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Montana State will face Idaho State in men's college basketball action at Worthington Arena on Thursday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Montana State as the most likely winner of the Idaho State vs. Montana State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Idaho State vs. Montana State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Idaho State and Montana State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Montana State a 71% chance of beating Idaho State. Our predicted final score has Montana State winning 77-71.
According to our model, Montana State (-4.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 144.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.
Idaho State vs. Montana State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Idaho State | Montana State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-102) | -4.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +195 | -225 |
| Total | o144.5 (-105) | u144.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Idaho State vs. Montana State 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 | Montana State -4.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Montana State | -225 |
| Total | Over 144.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 144.5 total points.
Idaho State vs. Montana State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Montana State and Idaho State at Worthington Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho State vs. Montana State
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Worthington Arena
Conclusion
We predict Montana State, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Idaho State on Thursday.
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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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