<p>The Bobcats and Bengals are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bengals will host the game at Reed Gym in Pocatello, ID. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and Idaho State is favored by -1.5 vs. Montana State in a Big Sky conference matchup.</p><h3>MONTANA STATE BOBCATS VS IDAHO STATE BENGALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Idaho State Bengals -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Reed Gym at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE IDAHO STATE BENGALS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bengals.</li><li>Not only will Idaho State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Montana State Come Through as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>Montana State improved to 5-11 on the season with a 58-53 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday, January 11th. The Bobcats were -6.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (111) fell well short of the O/U line of 148.5.</p> <p>After trailing 25-17 at halftime, Montana State turned things around by scoring 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Northern Arizona to 28 points.</p><p>Montana State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 58 points with a field goal percentage of 39% and an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They shot 26.1% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 23 attempts, and were 50% from the free-throw line, making 6 of 12 shots.</p> <p>Trent McLaughlin led the team with 24 points, but shot just 37.5% from the field and 16.7% from three-point range. Brandon Walker added 17 points, shooting 50% overall, while Carson Towt contributed 12 points and 17 rebounds, also shooting 50% from the field.</p><p>Montana State's defense was strong, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 39% shooting from the field. They allowed 17 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Montana State's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 23 attempts, a 26% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 6. Montana State gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Bengals Live Up to Expectations at Home?</h3><p>Idaho State fell to 3-8 on the season following a 77-69 home loss to Weber State on Saturday. The Bengals, who were -4 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, surpassing the O/U line of 137.5.</p> <p>Idaho State was down 36-30 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 39 points while allowing 41.</p><p>Idaho State put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range, hitting just 6 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, but they were more efficient inside, connecting on 57.1% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>The Bengals grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and made 19 of 27 free throws, shooting 70.4% from the line. Dylan Darling led the way with 28 points, while Dyson Koehler hit 6 threes at a 75% clip, finishing with 21 points and 5 rebounds.</p><p>Idaho State's defense gave up 77 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 22 of 55 attempts. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 28 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Idaho State held their opponents to 6 of 27 shooting, or 22%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they made 19, shooting 70%. Idaho State gave up 18 offensive rebounds.</p>

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