Montana vs Northern Arizona Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Montana (12-8) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northern Arizona (10-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Montana / Northern Arizona TV channel: ESPN+

The Montana Grizzlies (12-8) visit Walkup Skydome to take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (10-13) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Flagstaff, AZ.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Montana vs. Northern Arizona Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Montana vs. Northern Arizona Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana-6.5 -105O 143.5 -110-275
Northern Arizona +6.5 -115U 143.5 -110+210

Montana vs Northern Arizona Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana vs Northern Arizona Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northern Arizona will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games (+7.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 33 games (+10.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.90 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northern Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.25 Units / 13% ROI)

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 12-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -2.17% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI

Northern Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Arizona has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -16.5% ROI).

  • 10-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.4 Units / 19.53% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -25.2% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.15 Units / 16.44% ROI

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (331 assists/ 215 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (215 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Montana has an eFG% of 54% this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Montana has a TS% of 51% this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Northern Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Arizona has averaged 7.0 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Northern Arizona has averaged 67.0 points per game (1,474 points/22 games) this season — 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Northern Arizona has averaged 1.20 points per shot (3,982 points/3,308 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northern Arizona has a 28% free throw rate (942 free throw attempts/3,308 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (214 turnovers/22 games) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Montana has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 6.9

Montana has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,302/2,897) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Montana has averaged 4.6 steals per game (101 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Northern Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Arizona has averaged 21.6 defensive rebounds per game (475 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northern Arizona has averaged 22.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,238 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northern Arizona has averaged 5.4 steals per game (304 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Northern Arizona has forced 12.2 turnovers per game (268 turnovers/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 11.5


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