Who's Playing

Montana State @ Idaho State

Current Records: Montana State 17-5; Idaho State 4-16

What to Know

The Idaho State Bengals haven't won a matchup against the Montana State Bobcats since March 1 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Monday. The Bengals and Montana State will face off in a Big Sky battle at 8 p.m. ET at Reed Gym. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.

The Montana Grizzlies typically have all the answers at home, but this past Saturday Idaho State proved too difficult a challenge. Idaho State made easy work of Montana and carried off an 86-63 win.

Meanwhile, Montana State took their game against the Weber State Wildcats this past Saturday by a conclusive 78-57 score.

The Bengals have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 10 point spread they are up against. They hadn't treated bettors all too well in the past (they are 5-13), but they might be worth taking a chance on now after beating the spread two games in a row.

Their wins bumped Idaho State to 4-16 and the Bobcats to 17-5. With both Idaho State and Montana State swaggering in after impressive performances, it will be interesting to see which team steps up to teach the other some humility.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Reed Gym -- Pocatello, Idaho
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bobcats are a big 10-point favorite against the Bengals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -113

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Series History

Montana State have won eight out of their last ten games against Idaho State.

  • Jan 01, 2022 - Montana State 60 vs. Idaho State 40
  • Mar 11, 2021 - Montana State 71 vs. Idaho State 63
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Montana State 73 vs. Idaho State 69
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Montana State 75 vs. Idaho State 64
  • Feb 14, 2019 - Montana State 84 vs. Idaho State 76
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Montana State 104 vs. Idaho State 84
  • Mar 01, 2018 - Idaho State 101 vs. Montana State 78
  • Mar 02, 2017 - Montana State 79 vs. Idaho State 68
  • Dec 31, 2016 - Montana State 80 vs. Idaho State 63
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Idaho State 76 vs. Montana State 69