Montana State vs Montana Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks

The Montana State Bobcats are visiting the Montana Grizzlies on Saturday, January 25th at the Dahlberg Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies Prediction. We will examine:

The Montana Grizzlies’ recent form and player performance

The Montana State Bobcats’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana Grizzlies

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana State Bobcats

Recent betting trends in games played between Montana State Bobcats and Montana Grizzlies

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies game

Montana Grizzlies Preview

The Montana Grizzlies have a 12-8 record this season and are sitting in second place in the Big Sky. Montana is coming off a 72-67 win over Idaho. The Grizzlies are 6-9-2 against the spread, and 9-8 in over/under, while having a 9-1 home record.

Offensively, Montana is averaging 74.6 points per game, which ranks 193rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.8 points per game (273rd). The Grizzlies shoot 47.4% from the field (67th) and 32.7% from beyond the arc (247th). The Grizzlies shoot 70.5% from the free-throw line (230th) and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game (321st).

Money Williams leads Montana in scoring this season, with an average of 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, while Joe Pridgen adds 12 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds. 

Montana State Bobcats Preview

The Montana State Bobcats have an 8-12 record this season and are sitting in the 6th place in the Big Sky. Montana State is coming off a 74-64 win over Eastern Washington. The Bobcats are 8-11 against the spread, and 9-10 in over/under while having a 2-10 road record.

Offensively, Montana State averages 71.9 points per game, which ranks 253rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.2 points per game (142nd). The Bobcats shoot 44.5% from the field (201st) and 34.2% from beyond the arc (167th). The Bobcats shoot 71.6% from the free throw line (193rd) and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game (337th).

Brandon Walker leads Montana State in scoring this season, with an average of 15.3 points and 5 rebounds, while Max Agbonkpolo adds 11.8 points and a team-high 4.8 rebounds.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last 12 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
• Montana State has lost six of its last seven road games.
• Montana has won the first half in each of its last 12 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
• Montana State has won three of its last four games.

Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies Head-to-Head

Montana is 6-4 in their last 10 meetings against Montana State, and are 6-4 against the spread. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Montana State won 85-70 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.

Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies Prediction

In this Montana State Bobcats vs Montana Grizzlies Prediction, Montana is coming as -2 home favorites. Montana is rightfully favored, as they have the better overall record and have been almost perfect at home, while Montana State is struggling on the road. Both teams have been playing some lower-scoring games lately, as they are 6-2 to the under in their last 8 games combined. With both offenses well below the national average, take the under.