Northern Colorado vs Montana State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 9

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  • Montana State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Northern Colorado
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Northern Colorado / Montana State TV channel: ESPN+

The Northern Colorado Bears visit Max Worthington Arena to take on the Montana State Bobcats on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Bozeman, MT.

Montana State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Northern Colorado vs. Montana State Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northern Colorado+1.5 -120O 152.5 -115-110
Montana State -1.5 +100U 152.5 -105-110

Northern Colorado vs Montana State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northern Colorado will win this college basketball game with 77.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northern Colorado vs Montana State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Montana State will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northern Colorado has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+8.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northern Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+5.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Montana State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Montana State has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)

Northern Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northern Colorado has a 5-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -20.75% ROI).

  • 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / 3.87% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Montana State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Montana State has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 4-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.55 Units / -36.31% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI

Northern Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado is shooting 66% from inside the arc (256/387) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 53%

Northern Colorado has a TS% of 53% this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 49%

Northern Colorado has averaged 1.39 points per shot (1,262 points/911 shots) this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Northern Colorado has an eFG% of 58% this season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 54%

Montana State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State made 301 three-pointers last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State attempted 820 threes last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has averaged 6.5 offensive rebounds per game (313 rebounds/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Montana State has averaged 6.9 offensive rebounds per game (104 rebounds/15 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.5

Northern Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northern Colorado averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (806 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.5

Northern Colorado has averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (371 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Northern Colorado has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,177 rebounds/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Northern Colorado has 108 steals this season — 4th most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Montana State stole the ball 276 times last season — most among Big Sky Teams

Montana State has allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big Sky Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

Montana State averaged 8.4 steals per game (276 steals/33 games) last season — best among Big Sky Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Montana State has 382 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Big Sky Teams


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