Montana vs. Idaho State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 19

The Montana Grizzlies (14-12, 8-5 Big Sky) are favored, by 1.5 points, over the Idaho State Bengals (10-17, 3-11 Big Sky) on February 19, 2026 at Reed Gym. The Bengals are struggling right now, having lost nine in a row and going 1-9 in their past 10 games. The matchup's over/under is 149.

Montana enters this contest following an 82-71 loss to Montana State on Saturday. Money Williams' team-leading 25 points paced Montana in the losing effort. Idaho State enters this matchup after a 99-69 loss to Idaho on Saturday. Idaho State got a team-high 13 points from Caleb Van De Griend in the loss.

Montana vs. Idaho State Odds and Game Time

• When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: Reed Gym in Pocatello, Idaho
• Spread favorite: Montana -1.5
• Over/Under: 149 points

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Betting the Over/Under: Montana vs. Idaho State

• A total of 13 of Montana's games this season have gone over Thursday's total of 149 points.
• This season, 14 games Idaho State has played finished with a combined score over 149 points.
• The total for the matchup of 149 is 3.7 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Grizzlies (78.4 points per game) and the Bengals (74.3 points per game).
• This game's point total is 0.3 less than the 149.3 points these two teams combine to allow per game.
• Montana has a 151.7 average over/under in its games this season, 2.7 more points than the over/under in this contest.
• The over/under for this contest is 1.3 points lower than the average over/under in Idaho State's games this season (150.3 points).

Betting the Spread: Montana vs. Idaho State

• Montana has played 22 games, with 12 wins against the spread.
• The Grizzlies have been favored by 1.5 points or more 13 times this season and are 6-7 ATS in those games.
• In Idaho State's 24 games this season, it has 11 wins against the spread.
• The Bengals are 6-8 ATS when underdogs by 1.5 points or more this year.
• Idaho State is 3-5 against the spread, and 3-5 overall, at home this season.
• Idaho State is 3-4 ATS as a 1.5-point underdog or more at home.
• Montana is 6-5 against the spread, and 5-6 overall, on the road.
• Away from home, Montana has one win ATS (1-2) as 1.5-point favorites or more.