Montana State vs Northern Arizona Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Montana State vs Northern Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 6th at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview

The Montana State Bobcats are 10-13 (5-5) this year after they defeated Portland State by a score of 74-73 in their last game. Montana State led 38-35 at halftime and was able to hang on for the win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Bobcats shot 49% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Patrick McMahon led Montana State with 21 points and nine rebounds, while Tyler Patterson added 11 points in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bobcats defeated Sacramento State by a score of 70-58 but did lose to Montana by a score of 77-70 before that. Montana State has won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for fourth in the Big Sky standings with a 5-5 record. Montana State has scored 71.8 points per game and they have allowed 70 points per game, while also averaging 31.8 rebounds and 13.1 assists per game this season. Brandon Walker is averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Max Agbonkpolo is averaging 11.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game this year. Montana State is shooting 45% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 34.4% on three-pointers this season. 

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 13-10 (4-6) this season after they lost to Weber State by a score of 77-73 in their last game. Northern Arizona trailed 42-30 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Lumberjacks shot 38.2% from the field, 35.3% on three-pointers, and 56.3% on free throws in the game. Trent McLaughlin led Northern Arizona with 35 points and five rebounds, while Diego Campisano added 12 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Lumberjacks lost to Northern Colorado by a score of 87-69 but did beat Idaho by a score of 80-72 before that. Northern Arizona has lost three of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Big Sky standings with a 4-6 record. Northern Arizona has scored 77.9 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 40.1 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game this season. Trent McLaughlin is averaging 21.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Carson Towt is averaging 13.3 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game this year. Northern Arizona is shooting 45.6% from the field, 65.9% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Northern Arizona will beat Montana State

• Montana State has lost seven of its last eight road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• The home team has won 12 of Montana State’s last 14 games.
• Montana State has lost the first half in five of its last six road games.

Montana State vs Northern Arizona Prediction 

Northern Arizona comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak, but they will be at home for this contest after finishing a four-game road trip. The Lumberjacks are shooting 45.6% from the field this year and they are scoring nearly 78 points per game, but they have allowed 77 and 87 points in their last two games. Montana State has won four of their last five games and they are shooting 45% from the field this year. The Bobcats aren’t as high-scoring as Northern Arizona this season, but they have been the better defensive team over the last few weeks. This should be a solid game between two evenly matched teams, but I lean towards NAU and their rebounding advantage at home.