NCAAB · Final

Montana State Edges Eastern Washington in Close Contest

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Reese Court

Montana State Bobcats 68, Eastern Washington Eagles 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Montana State Bobcats vs Eastern Washington Eagles?

Montana State Bobcats beat Eastern Washington Eagles 68-64 at Reese Court on January 8, 2026.

Who was favored in Montana State Bobcats vs Eastern Washington Eagles?

Montana State Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Montana State Bobcats narrowly defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles with a final score of 68-64 at Reese Court on January 9, 2026. This victory marks an important win for Montana State, who improved their record to 10-7, while Eastern Washington fell to 2-14. The game was significant as it showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Montana State on a four-game winning streak, while Eastern Washington has now lost six straight.

Montana State entered the game with a strong recent form, boasting a record of 7-3 over their last ten games. They have averaged 80.0 points scored per game while allowing 70.1 points. Their last five games have been particularly impressive, with an average of 79.8 points scored and only 68.8 points allowed. In contrast, Eastern Washington's recent form has been troubling, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging 79.1 points scored but allowing a staggering 86.3 points. Their last five games have seen them average just 77.0 points scored while conceding 92.0 points, highlighting their defensive struggles.

At home, Eastern Washington has a record of 2-2, while they have yet to win on the road, holding an away record of 0-6. Montana State, on the other hand, has performed well at home with a 5-0 record, but they have struggled on the road, posting a 2-3 record. This game was crucial for Eastern Washington as they sought to turn their fortunes around, but they were unable to capitalize on their home advantage.

In their previous meetings, the teams had split their two encounters in the 2025 season. Eastern Washington won the first game 68-63 at home, while Montana State claimed victory in the second matchup 74-64. This latest victory for Montana State gives them an overall 2-1 lead in their recent series against Eastern Washington.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but any absence of key players could have influenced the game's outcome. The betting market reflected Montana State as the favorite, with DraftKings setting the spread at 2.5 points in their favor, indicating a close matchup was expected. The total points line was set at 156.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair was anticipated.

The conditions at Reese Court were conducive to a competitive game, and both teams fought hard throughout. Viewers would have seen pivotal moments, such as Isaiah Moses's contributions for Montana State, including a driving layup and a crucial 26-foot three-pointer that helped secure the lead late in the second half. The game also featured significant free throw opportunities, with Christian King and Jed Miller stepping up to convert important free throws that extended their lead.

As the game progressed, Eastern Washington attempted to rally back but ultimately fell short. Their inability to stop Montana State's scoring runs, particularly in the second half, proved detrimental to their chances of victory. The final score of 68-64 reflects the competitive nature of the game, with Montana State demonstrating resilience to maintain their winning streak.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MTST -2.5	156.5 o -112 / u -108	Montana State Bobcats -148 · Eastern Washington Eagles +124

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Leaders

PointsIsaiah Moses24Eastern Washington Eagles
AssistsJohnny Radford5Eastern Washington Eagles
ReboundsAlton Hamilton IV6Eastern Washington Eagles
PointsChristian King27Montana State Bobcats
AssistsJed Miller4Montana State Bobcats
ReboundsChris Hodges11Montana State Bobcats

Recent form

Eastern Washington Eagles

Last 10: 2-8Streak L579.1 scored · 86.3 allowed per game2-2 at home

L81-84at Idaho VandalsJan 3
L81-109at BYU CougarsDec 23
L77-101at Utah UtesDec 21
L63-78vs Washington State CougarsDec 18
L83-88vs California Baptist LancersDec 13
W90-66vs Kansas City RoosDec 6
L89-93at Denver PioneersDec 4
L71-79at North Texas Mean GreenNov 26
L65-92at Central Arkansas BearsNov 23
W91-73vs Eastern Oregon MountaineersNov 18

Montana State Bobcats

Last 10: 7-3Streak W480 scored · 70.1 allowed per game2-3 away

W77-68vs Northern Arizona LumberjacksJan 4
W89-75vs Northern Colorado BearsJan 2
W93-54vs Northwest University EaglesDec 22
W83-80at Cal Poly MustangsDec 17
L57-67at Oregon State BeaversDec 13
L68-72at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 7
W82-74vs St. Thomas TommiesDec 4
L81-84at Utah State AggiesNov 29
W78-72at Long Beach State BeachNov 22
W92-55vs Nobel KnightsNov 20

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Portland State	20-11	-	13-5
Montana State	18-14	1	12-6
Eastern Washington	14-19	2	11-7
Northern Colorado	20-12	3	10-8
Montana	18-16	3	10-8
Weber State	16-16	3	10-8
Idaho	21-15	4	9-9
Sacramento State	10-21	8	6-12
Idaho State	13-20	8	5-13
Northern Arizona	10-22	9	4-14

Box score

Stat	Montana State Bobcats	Eastern Washington Eagles
Field goals	22-48	22-61
Field goal %	46	36
Three-pointers	7-20	4-18
Three-point %	35	22
Free throws	17-21	16-17
Free throw %	81	94
Rebounds	36	30
Offensive rebounds	11	14
Defensive rebounds	25	16
Assists	11	14
Steals	5	7
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	17	10
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	20
Fast-break points	8	6
Points in the paint	26	32
Fouls	18	20
Largest lead	11	7
Lead changes	16	16
Time in front	41	54

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-37Kiree Huie makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half37-37Jaden Steppe makes layup (Jed Miller assists)
2nd Half38-37Jaden Steppe makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half38-39Jojo Anderson makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half40-39Christian King makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half40-40Jojo Anderson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-42Isaiah Moses makes layup
2nd Half40-43Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half42-43Seth Amunrud makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half42-44Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-45Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-45Christian King makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half44-46Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-47Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-47Jed Miller makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half46-48Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-49Isaiah Moses makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-49Patrick McMahon makes layup
2nd Half50-49Patrick McMahon makes layup (Jed Miller assists)
2nd Half51-49Patrick McMahon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-49Patrick McMahon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-49Christian King makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jed Miller assists)
2nd Half56-49Patrick McMahon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-49Patrick McMahon makes driving layup
2nd Half58-50Kiree Huie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-51Kiree Huie makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-51Christian King makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jed Miller assists)
2nd Half62-51Patrick McMahon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-53Kiree Huie makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half63-53Jed Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-53Jed Miller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-56Isaiah Moses makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alton Hamilton IV assists)
2nd Half64-58Isaiah Moses makes driving layup
2nd Half64-59Isaiah Moses makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-62Isaiah Moses makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half65-62Christian King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-62Christian King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-64Alton Hamilton IV makes layup (Isaiah Moses assists)
2nd Half67-64Jed Miller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-64Jed Miller makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Eastern Washington Eagles, below favours Montana State Bobcats.