Northern Colorado vs Montana Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

Montana guard Brandon Whitney controls the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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  • Montana (9-3) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Northern Colorado (5-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Northern Colorado / Montana TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Colorado Bears (5-6) visit Dahlberg Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (9-3) on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Missoula, MT.

Montana is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Northern Colorado vs. Montana Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Colorado+6.5 -105O 156.5 -110+260
Montana -6.5 -115U 156.5 -110-300

Northern Colorado vs Montana Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Montana will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Colorado vs Montana 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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  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 games (+2.25 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 16 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Montana have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 27 games (+2.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (+1.25 Units / 2% ROI)

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.55 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.9 Units / 0% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.85 Units / 0% ROI

Montana Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / 0% ROI

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 80.1 points per game (1,121 points/14 games) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 73.4

Northern Colorado has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (198 assists/ 167 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northern Colorado is shooting 47% (400/846) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 45%

Northern Colorado is shooting 35% from three (120/345) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 34%

Montana Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (605 assists/ 489 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (230 assists/ 153 TOs) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Montana is shooting 58% from inside the arc (221/378) this season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Montana has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (230 assists/ 153 TOs) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (364 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Northern Colorado has averaged 6.6 steals per game (92 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Northern Colorado has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,136 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.2

Northern Colorado has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (1,297/2,778) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Montana Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (1,071 points/874 shots) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 1.26

Montana has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (381/874) this season — 3rd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Montana has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.0

Montana has allowed 69.2 points per game (3,185 points/46 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 71.4


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