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Idaho vs. Montana State prediction: Why Montana State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Idaho vs Montana State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Montana State and Idaho will meet in men's college basketball action at Worthington Arena on Thursday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Montana State as the most likely winner of the Idaho vs. Montana State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Idaho vs. Montana State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Idaho and Montana State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Montana State a 58% chance of defeating Idaho. Our predicted final score has Montana State winning 76-73.
According to our model, Idaho (+2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 147.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Idaho 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 | Montana State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +118 | -135 |
| Total | o147.5 (-105) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Idaho vs. Montana State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 +2.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Montana State | -135 |
| Total | Over 147.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 147.5 total points.
Idaho vs. Montana State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Montana State and Idaho at Worthington Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Idaho vs. Montana State
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Worthington Arena
Conclusion
We predict Montana State, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat Idaho 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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