Who's Playing

Idaho @ Montana

Current Records: Idaho 5-14; Montana 13-6

What to Know

The Idaho Vandals haven't won a game against the Montana Grizzlies since Feb. 17 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. Idaho and Montana will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9 p.m. ET at Dahlberg Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

After constant struggles on the road, the Vandals have finally found some success away from home. They snuck past the Portland State Vikings with an 84-79 victory on Monday.

Meanwhile, Montana beat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 58-48 on Saturday.

Idaho have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 13.50 point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 11-5 against the spread when expected to lose.

The wins brought Idaho up to 5-14 and the Grizzlies to 13-6. A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Vandals are 354th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 81.2 on average. Montana's defense has more to brag about, as they they rank 30th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 62.4 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dahlberg Arena -- Missoula, Montana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Grizzlies are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Vandals, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Grizzlies as a 13-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Montana have won seven out of their last 11 games against Idaho.

  • Mar 10, 2021 - Montana 69 vs. Idaho 64
  • Feb 08, 2020 - Montana 82 vs. Idaho 71
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Montana 67 vs. Idaho 63
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Montana 100 vs. Idaho 59
  • Jan 19, 2019 - Montana 69 vs. Idaho 51
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Idaho 79 vs. Montana 77
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Idaho 81 vs. Montana 77
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Idaho 85 vs. Montana 77
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Montana 70 vs. Idaho 57
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Montana 81 vs. Idaho 72
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Idaho 63 vs. Montana 58