Who's Playing

Montana State @ Montana

Current Records: Montana State 12-8; Montana 9-10

What to Know

The Montana Grizzlies are 10-2 against the Montana State Bobcats since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. Montana and Montana State will face off in a Big Sky battle at 9 p.m. ET at Dahlberg Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Bobcats winning the first 66-59 at home and Montana taking the second 80-74.

Montana came up short against the Eastern Washington Eagles on Monday, falling 64-57.

Meanwhile, the point spread favored Montana State on Monday, but luck did not. It was close but no cigar for Montana State as they fell 74-70 to the Idaho Vandals.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dahlberg Arena -- Missoula, Montana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $40.00

Odds

The Grizzlies are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Bobcats, 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 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Montana have won ten out of their last 12 games against Montana State.

  • Feb 27, 2022 - Montana 80 vs. Montana State 74
  • Jan 09, 2022 - Montana State 66 vs. Montana 59
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Montana 59 vs. Montana State 54
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Montana 78 vs. Montana State 64
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Montana 89 vs. Montana State 83
  • Feb 02, 2019 - Montana 83 vs. Montana State 78
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Montana 90 vs. Montana State 63
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Montana 67 vs. Montana State 52
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Montana State 78 vs. Montana 69
  • Feb 04, 2017 - Montana 90 vs. Montana State 84
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Montana 87 vs. Montana State 78
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Montana 80 vs. Montana State 72