Montana State (5-11) vs Northern Arizona (10-6)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Worthington Arena)
Betting Odds: Montana State -7.5 -- Over/Under: 148 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and Montana State Bobcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Worthington Arena. Here’s a Northern Arizona vs Montana State Prediction. This article will include a Northern Arizona vs Montana State Pick.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks lost to Montana, beat Weber State, and they play Sacramento State, Portland State, and Eastern Washington next. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are averaging 81.3 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Trent McLaughlin is averaging 22.8 points and 3.7 assists, while Jayden Jackson is averaging 14.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Carson Towt is the third double-digit scorer and Oakland Fort is dishing 2.7 assists. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 65.2 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.
Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Montana State Bobcats lost to Northern Colorado and Eastern Washington, and they play Idaho State, Weber State, and Montana next. The Montana State Bobcats are averaging 72.5 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 71.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Brandon Walker is averaging 14.6 points and 1.6 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo is averaging 12.4 points and 5.3 rebounds. Jabe Mullins is dishing 3.5 assists and Brian Goracke is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The Montana State Bobcats are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Montana State Bobcats are allowing 29.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Montana State has won 11 of its last 12 games against Northern Arizona.
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last five games at Worthington Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northern Arizona has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against Conference opponents.
Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win
- Montana State has lost each of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northern Arizona has won three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.
- Northern Arizona has won the first half in three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Montana State ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.1).
- Montana State ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.3%).
- Northern Arizona ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.8).
- Northern Arizona ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.6).
Northern Arizona vs Montana State Injury Report
Neither Northern Arizona nor Montana State have a player listed on its injury report.
Northern Arizona vs Montana State Prediction
The Montana State Bobcats are the more talented team, but they're not showing it much when you factor in they're six games below a .500 record. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have not only had more success in terms of wins, but they bring in an explosive offense. Northern Arizona is top-60 in scoring offense and top-70 in offensive field goal percentage. Also, the Montana State Bobcats have failed to cover each of their last six games. Montana State is 2-4 ATS in its last six games as a favorite. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks also have three road wins this season, so they're not going to be scared of the moment. I'll gladly grab the free points with Northern Arizona on the road.
Randy’s Pick Northern Arizona +7.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
