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Illinois State Redbirds vs Montana State Bobcats Odds
Updated:Jan 5, 2026 1:15 AM EST
The upcoming Monday night football game on January 5, 2026, features an exciting NCAAF bowl matchup between the Illinois State Redbirds and the Montana State Bobcats. This clash will take place at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, TN, and will be broadcasted on ESPN, making it accessible for fans and bettors alike. The current odds show Montana State as the favorite with a -10 -113 point spread, while Illinois State is the underdog at +10 -107. The opening odds were similar, indicating a stable market with bettors confident in Montana State's edge.
Understanding these betting lines is crucial for making informed wagers. The point spread suggests Montana State is expected to win by about ten points, but the close odds indicate potential value on Illinois State. The over/under is set at 57 points with -110 odds on both sides, reflecting expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. Bettors should consider these stats and how the lines have moved to identify the best betting opportunities.
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Spread (FULL GAME)
EXPECTED VALUECOVER PROB.EXPECTED VALUEBEST LINE
Illinois StateSpread
-6.4%
EV
-6.4%
Montana StateSpread
+3.0%
EV
+3.0%
MONEYLINE (FULL GAME)
EXPECTED VALUECOVER PROB.EXPECTED VALUEBEST LINE
Illinois StateMONEYLINE
-6.5%
EV
-6.5%
Montana StateMONEYLINE
+4.2%
EV
+4.2%
Total (FULL GAME)
EXPECTED VALUECOVER PROB.EXPECTED VALUEBEST LINE
OVERTotal
-3.2%
EV
-3.2%
UNDERTotal
-1.6%
EV
-1.6%
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The best odds available today for Illinois State is +10½ -110 at Bet365 and for Montana State -10½ -104 at FanDuel. The total for the over/under line is o58 -110 at Bet365.