Idaho State Bengals vs Montana State Bobcats Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/24
Betting on today’s Bengals and Bobcats game? Catch the action at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT, as the Bobcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with the Bobcats being the favored team playing at home against the Bengals.
IDAHO STATE BENGALS VS MONTANA STATE BOBCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Montana State Bobcats -4.5
This game will be played at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE MONTANA STATE BOBCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-68 in favor of the Bobcats.
- Not only will Montana State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.
Does Idaho State Have A Chance at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse ?
Idaho State will enter tonight’s game against Montana State as the underdog with a record of 2-11 when not favored this season. So far, the Bengals have gone 2-9 on the road, and they have a scoring margin of -7.5 points per game away from home.
Through 19 games, Idaho State has an overall record of 7-12, and they’ve gone 2-4 in Big Sky Conference play. In their last outing, the Bengals lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 79-67.
Overall, Idaho State has struggled against the spread this season, going just 5-11-1. Their road ATS mark is 4-6-1 and they are 1-5 vs. the spread at home. As the underdog, the Bengals have gone 4-8-1 vs. the spread this year and are just 2-7-1 in their last 10 games as the underdog.
Today’s over/under line of 137.5 is slightly higher than the average over/under line in Idaho State games this season (135.7). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points compared to an average of 140 points in their last 10 games. This season, their over/under record is 9-6-2.
In their most recent game, the Bengals’ offense tallied 67 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 68.1 points per game. Miguel Tomley was the leading scorer for the Bengals, putting up 22 points. In addition, AJ Burgin contributed 16 points.
The Bengals’ defense is presently ranked 91st nationally, allowing an average of 68.5 points per contest. So far, the Idaho State defense is giving up an average of 6.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 11.4 times per game (514th).
Can the Bobcats Grab a Win at Home?
Montana State will be looking to bounce back from a tough 87-77 loss to Montana. The Bobcats are 8-10 overall and 3-2 in Big Sky action. They have gone 4-4 at home this season, and they are 3-2 when favored.
On the year, the Bobcats have gone 5-8 in non-conference games compared to a 3-2 record in the Big Sky. They have gone 2-5 on the road, and their average scoring margin away from home is -11.1 points per game.
Montana State has not been a good bet this season, going just 5-10 against the spread. Their ATS record is even worse at home, where they are just 2-6 this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bobcats have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 137.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Montana State’s games this season (143). So far, 11 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points, which is higher than the average over/under line of 143 points in their games this year.
Coming off their recent game, the Montana State offense tallied 77 points in a matchup against Montana. Their field goal percentage for the game was 55.4%, and they made 5 threes. The top scorer for the Bobcats was Robert Ford with 30 points, while Brandon Walker also added 18 to the scoreboard.
In terms of defense, Montana State is currently on par with the NCAA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 74.3 points per game. The Montana State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 87 points and allowed Montana to connect on 5 threes.