The Montana State Bobcats (5-8, 0-0 Big Sky) will visit the Idaho Vandals (5-8, 0-0 Big Sky) after losing three straight road games. The contest begins at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
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How to Watch Montana State vs. Idaho
- Game day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Montana State 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.8 |
203 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.9 |
174 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
28.9 |
338 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
32.6 |
265 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.7 |
37 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
207 |
Idaho 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
46.0 |
142 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.8 |
297 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30.7 |
293 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.2 |
136 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.8 |
288 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.4 |
225 |
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Montana State vs. Idaho Stat Insights
Points
- The 73.1 points the Bobcats average are only 2.4 fewer than the Vandals give up.
- When Montana State scores more than 75.5, it has a record of 4-2.
- Idaho is 4-1 when allowing fewer than 73.1 points.
- The Vandals average 75.2 points, just 4.0 more than the 71.2 the Bobcats give up.
- When scoring over 71.2 points, Idaho is 5-1.
- Montana State has a 5-2 record when allowing fewer than 75.2 points.
- The Bobcats have put up 25 more points than their opponents this year (1.9 per game), while the Vandals have been outscored by four (0.3 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Bobcats are shooting 44.8% from the field, only 1.0% lower than the Vandals give up.
- Montana State is 5-1 when shooting better than 45.8% from the field.
- The Vandals shoot 46.0% from the field, just 3.1% higher than the Bobcats allow.
- Idaho is 5-4 when shooting higher than 42.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bobcats average 28.9 rebounds, 1.8 fewer than the Vandals' average.
- Idaho is 4-2 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Montana State is 2-7 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Bobcats average 6.1 offensive boards, 3.3 fewer than the Vandals.
- The Vandals are 4-1 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Bobcats are 4-7 when they fall short there.
- Montana State is -3.7 on the boards, but Idaho outrebounds opponents by 0.5 per game.
Montana State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2025 |
Eastern Washington |
Away |
| 1/9/2025 |
Northern Colorado |
Home |
| 1/11/2025 |
Northern Arizona |
Home |
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2025 |
Montana |
Home |
| 1/9/2025 |
Sacramento State |
Away |
| 1/11/2025 |
Portland State |
Away |
