The Montana State Bobcats will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Bengals in Idaho State at Holt Arena on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Idaho State Bengals were listed as -2-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Montana State Bobcats vs Idaho State Bengals Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Idaho State Bengals are 14-13 so far on the season, and 15-8 ATS vs the number. The Montana State Bobcats, meanwhile, are 12-15 and 15-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Idaho State go 11-12 and the Montana State Bobcats go 13-12 on betting totals.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 69-ranked Idaho State Bengals and the No. 29-rated Montana State Bobcats in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Idaho State has the nation's No. 108-rated offensive output, at 75.15 PPG. The visiting Montana State Bobcats defense ranks No. 239 allowing on average 78.19 PPG. The Bengals FG% has averaged 44.05% so far, more than the Idaho State Bobcats marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.31% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montana State suffered a 68-60 loss against Weber State on Thursday, getting 22 points from Tyler Hall in a losing effort at Dee Events Center.
Ethan Telfair went off for 30 points and added 5 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Montana handed Idaho State a 90-77 defeat at Holt Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Montana State home to Northern Colorado, Thursday, March 3rd
Idaho State at Eastern Washington, Thursday, March 3rd