Montana State vs Northern Arizona Prediction 3/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Montana State vs Northern Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, March 2nd 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 17-13 (11-6) this season after they defeated Sacramento State by a score of 82-61 in their last game. Montana State led 37-33 at halftime and they scored 45 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Bobcats shot 52% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 42% on free throws in the game. Seth Amunrud led Montana State with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Jed Miller added 18 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Montana State defeated Portland State by a score of 84-69, but lost to Idaho State by a score of 91-76 before that. The Bobcats have scored 78.1 points per game with 33.2 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.4 points against per game this season. Jed Miller is averaging 14.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, while Patrick McMahon is averaging 13.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Bobcats. Montana State is shooting 46.6% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season. 

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 10-20 (4-13) this year after they lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 88-57 in their last game. Northern Arizona trailed 45-25 at halftime and they allowed 43 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Lumberjacks shot 45% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 38% on free throws in the game. Isaiah Shaw led Northern Arizona with 13 points and three rebounds, while Chris Komin added eight points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northern Arizona lost to Idaho by a score of 78-58 and Northern Colorado by a score of 78-77. The Lumberjacks have scored 71.7 points per game with 29.8 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.5 points against per game this season. Ryan Abelman is averaging 10.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Karl Poom is averaging 9.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for the Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona is shooting 46.7% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

• The home team has won each of Northern Arizona’s last four games.
• Montana State has lost four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Montana State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games at Findlay Toyota Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana State has won each of its last eight Monday games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Northern Arizona has lost each of its last five night games following a road loss.
• Northern Arizona has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Montana State’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Eleven of Northern Arizona’s last 12 games against the Big Sky Conference at Findlay Toyota Court have produced a total of 143+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Montana State ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.3).
• Montana State ranks T40th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.5).

Montana State vs Northern Arizona Prediction 

Northern Arizona comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they are just 4-13 in conference play. The Lumberjacks are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 77+ points in four of their last five. Montana State has won two in a row and they are second in the conference standings. The Bobcats are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 82 points in three of their last five. Montana State should have a huge day on offense and I like them to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Montana State -5.5