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Montana vs. Montana State Predictions & Picks – February 17

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February 16, 2024

Montana vs. Montana State Predictions & Picks – February 17

Saturday’s game between the Montana Grizzlies (16-9, 7-5 Big Sky) and Montana State Bobcats (11-14, 6-6 Big Sky) squaring off at Dahlberg Arena has a projected final score of 78-69 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Montana, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will start at 9:00 PM ET ET on February 17.

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Montana vs. Montana State Game Info & Odds

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Time: 9:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Missoula, Montana
Venue: Dahlberg Arena

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Montana vs. Montana State Score Prediction

Prediction:
Montana 78, Montana State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Montana vs. Montana State

Computer Predicted Spread: Montana (-8.3)
Computer Predicted Total: 146.9

Montana has gone 13-9-0 against the spread, while Montana State’s ATS record this season is 10-12-0. A total of 11 out of the Grizzlies’ games this season have gone over the point total, and 12 of the Bobcats’ games have gone over. Montana is 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall over its last 10 contests, while Montana State has gone 7-3 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Montana Performance Insights

The Grizzlies’ +125 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.8 points per game (93rd in college basketball) while giving up 71.8 per outing (174th in college basketball).
Montana grabs 34.7 rebounds per game (235th in college basketball) while allowing 32.6 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.1 boards per game.
Montana makes 7.4 three-pointers per game (190th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.4 on average.
The Grizzlies rank 33rd in college basketball with 102.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 277th in college basketball defensively with 95.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
Montana forces 10.0 turnovers per game (309th in college basketball) while committing 9.4 (29th in college basketball play).

Montana State Performance Insights

The Bobcats put up 74.3 points per game (170th in college basketball) while allowing 74.2 per contest (250th in college basketball). They have a +4 scoring differential.
Montana State loses the rebound battle by an average of 4.7 boards. It grabs 30.6 rebounds per game (353rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 35.3.
Montana State connects on 8.7 three-pointers per game (62nd in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents.
Montana State has committed 2.1 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.4 (179th in college basketball) while forcing 13.5 (48th in college basketball).

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The ugly truth behind ‘restoring Montana values’ • Daily Montanan

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April 12, 2026

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Restoring Montana values.

When you hear that term, your ears should perk up. This phrase isn’t folksy nostalgia; it’s shorthand for something else. It’s Republican code. It’s an old trick. Take one of grandpa’s old slogans and use it to mean something else. Usually something vile. Something about 50 or 100 years past its sell-by date.

Republicans like to talk about restoring “Montana values.” It’s like they are promising to bring back nickel candy. They aren’t. It sounds harmless, even virtuous. Let’s be clear: It isn’t.

So, what does “Restoring Montana Values” mean today in Republican speak? It means a never-ending stream of unconstitutional laws intended to deny certain groups of Montana citizens their constitutional rights. But, they won’t say that out loud. These laws are consistently unconstitutional. And, here’s the subterfuge – Republicans blame our nonpartisan judges. Not the legislature. Not the governor. Not the unconstitutional laws. Just the judges.

Republicans continue to adopt laws that violate basic freedoms under our Constitution. There is a pattern. Our courts find these bills to be unconstitutional. So, Republicans claim that the problem is woke, out-of-control, radical, liberal judges. (Whew! It’s hard to fit all that outrage into one sentence.) They blame all of the world’s problems on the judicial branch. What Republicans are doing is making “Montana Values” a campaign slogan for something sinister. It’s an attack on the independence of our judicial branch.

Republicans have a “solution.” Restore “Montana Values” by getting rid of our nonpartisan judges. Make judicial elections red team vs. blue team. Not more justice. Just more bad politics.

To be clear – when the legislature knowingly passes bills that violate the Constitution, and our judges find them unconstitutional – that has nothing to do with politics. That is the role of judges. It’s called judicial review. It dates back to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1803 in Marbury vs. Madison.

Republicans have gone so far as to attack Chief Justice John Marshall (and the unanimous court). They claim that the Supreme Court got it wrong. Courts do not have the power to find legislative actions unconstitutional. They are trying to erase 223 years of legal precedent.

State Sen. Tom McGillvary from Billings is a high priest in the “Blame the Woke Judges Order.” He has lectured on why the Supreme Court got it wrong in Marbury vs. Madison. I am sure that McGillvary prayed about it, but it might have helped if he had gone to law school and actually studied the Constitution. Bold. Or, just dishonest. You get to decide.

Republicans’ attack on judicial review just doesn’t ring true. It’s like proclaiming that the person with the fewest points is the winner of the Scrabble game. You can smell that argument; it isn’t perfume.

Blaming judges for doing their jobs. That is the antithesis of Montana values.

The real issue is why Republicans want to deny people their constitutional rights. Could there be anything more inconsistent with Montana values than that? Our Constitution is the foundation of our law. It is the social contract between the people of our great state. Our Constitution isn’t just the law; it’s how we treat each other; how we value every person; and how we respect the rights of all people. Violating our Constitution is totally inconsistent with Montana Values.

Montana has a libertarian streak. Independence is a good thing. You don’t have to agree with me or even like me for us to get along and be good neighbors. People get to believe what they believe and pretty much do what they want, so long as they don’t hurt someone. But, there is a line. You can’t deny people their Constitutional rights. That is over the line.

If Republicans want to restore Montana values: Easy. All they have to do is honor and follow the Montana Constitution.

In 1972, 100 Montana citizens crafted our Constitution. Delegates sat in alphabetical order, not by party. Pragmatism bent party loyalty to build a consensus. It’s not a Republican constitution or a Democratic constitution. It isn’t woke or fascist. It’s ours. Eighty-nine out of 100 delegates approved. Montana citizens –not Republicans; not Democrats. Montanans.

And then, in June of 1972, Montana citizens voted to approve the new Constitution. It holds our values.

Republicans want to deny some Montana citizens their Constitutional rights.

Well? That’s not Montana values.

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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for April 11, 2026

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13 hours ago

April 11, 2026

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at April 11, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from April 11 drawing

06-47-49-53-60, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lotto America numbers from April 11 drawing

01-21-26-29-32, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 03

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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from April 11 drawing

05-06-07-30, Bonus: 04

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Winning Montana Cash numbers from April 11 drawing

18-20-26-37-39

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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

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