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

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  • Northern Colorado (9-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Montana State (9-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Montana State / Northern Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

The Montana State Bobcats (9-11) visit Bank of Colorado Arena to take on the Northern Colorado Bears (9-10) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Greeley, CO.

Northern Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Montana State vs. Northern Colorado Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Montana State vs. Northern Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Montana State+6.5 -110O 155.5 -110+220
Northern Colorado -6.5 -110U 155.5 -110-275

Montana State vs Northern Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Montana State vs Northern Colorado Spread Prediction:

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


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  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 13 away games (+2.00 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.00 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 27 games (+6.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.20 Units / 7% ROI)

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.15 Units / -14.25% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.55 Units / -14.2% ROI
  • 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.15 Units / 0.68% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.8 Units / 22.07% ROI
  • 14-6 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 33.56% ROI
  • 6-14 when betting the Under for -9.35 Units / -42.6% ROI

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has attempted 1,199 free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has 21.0 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Montana State has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (391 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Montana State has averaged 6.1 offensive rebounds per game (134 rebounds/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 80.7 points per game (1,695 points/21 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 72.9

Northern Colorado has averaged 1.32 points per shot (1,695 points/1,286 shots) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.27

Northern Colorado has a TS% of 50% this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 48%

Northern Colorado is shooting 35% from three (173/493) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State has 183 steals this season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has 412 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (183 steals/22 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Montana State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (183 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (549 rebounds/21 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Northern Colorado has averaged 6.2 steals per game (131 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Northern Colorado has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,321 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.3

Northern Colorado has allowed 9.1 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 14th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3


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