The No. 2 seed Montana State Bobcats (18-13, 12-6 Big Sky) and the No. 7 seed Idaho Vandals (18-14, 9-9 Big Sky) square off in the Big Sky tournament Sunday at Idaho Central Arena, tipping off at 10 p.m. ET.
Montana State won its previous game versus Northern Arizona, 76-65, on Monday. Christian King was its top scorer with 18 points. In its previous game, Idaho beat Sacramento State on Saturday, 68-45. Jackson Rasmussen scored a team-high 19 points (and chipped in one assist and three boards).
When is Montana State vs. Idaho and when does it start?
This game between the Bobcats and Vandals will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 10 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Montana State vs. Idaho
The Bobcats and Vandals will take to the floor at Idaho Central Arena for this matchup on March 8, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Montana State Bobcats vs. Idaho Vandals Game Preview
Montana State Stats, Odds & Insights
Montana State has a +212 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.8 points per game. It is putting up 78 points per game to rank 127th in college basketball and is giving up 71.2 per contest to rank 104th in college basketball.
The Bobcats are averaging 78 points, 5.1 more than the Vandals concede.
Montana State makes 9.9 three-pointers per game (37th in college basketball), 3.2 more than its opponents (6.7). It is shooting 36.9% from deep (32nd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 33.5%.
The Bobcats are posting 83 points per game at home. Away from home, they are averaging 73.4 points per contest.
Montana State’s offense has been less productive over its last 10 games, putting up 75.7 points a contest compared to the 78 it has averaged this season.
Idaho Stats, Odds & Insights
Idaho outscores opponents by 5.8 points per game (posting 78.7 points per game, 109th in college basketball, and conceding 72.9 per outing, 147th in college basketball) and has a +185 scoring differential.
The Vandals post 7.5 more points per game (78.7) than the Bobcats concede (71.2).
Idaho connects on 10.4 three-pointers per game (25th in college basketball) at a 36.1% rate (66th in college basketball), compared to the 7.3 per game its opponents make, at a 34.9% rate.
At home the Vandals are putting up 85.2 points per game, 10.4 more than they are averaging away (74.8).
Idaho is posting 75.6 points per game in its last 10 games, which is 3.1 fewer points than its average for the season (78.7).
Bobcats Key Players to Watch
Bobcats Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Jed Miller 31 14.8 5.7 2.9 1.6 0.1 2.8 Patrick McMahon 28 13.9 4.5 2 0.7 0.2 0.5 Davian Brown 21 12.7 3.4 1.8 0.7 0.1 2.5 Christian King 27 12.3 4.4 1 1 0.3 2 Jeremiah Davis 30 8.7 2.6 1.3 1.4 0.3 1Vandals Key Players to Watch
Vandals Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Kristian Gonzalez 1 18 1 0 0 0 3 Jackson Rasmussen 31 14.1 4.6 1.4 0.5 0.4 1 Kolton Mitchell 29 13.7 3.2 3.8 1.2 0.1 2.3 Biko Johnson 32 12.4 3.7 2.5 1.2 0 1.8 Isaiah Brickner 31 11.7 3.7 0.9 0.7 0 1.5And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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