Montana State vs Northern Colorado Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Montana State vs Northern Colorado Prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 19th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Northern Colorado Bears Preview

Northern Colorado Bears have a 11-8 record this season and are in the 9th place of the Big Sky Conference. They have a 5-2 home record and are coming off a 93-89 away loss against Sacramento State. Their previous three games were a 76-73 away loss against Portland State, a 76-71 home loss against Weber State and a 85-72 home win against Idaho State.

Offensively, Northern Colorado averages 84.3 points per game, while allowing 78.1 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.5 assists per game. They average 1.8 blocks per game and 4.7 steals per game defensively.

Quinn Denker leads Northern Colorado in scoring, with an average of 18.1 points per game, while shooting with 49.1% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line, and leads the team in assists with 6.9 per game. Brock Wisne is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.9 per game.

Montana State Bobcats Preview

Montana State Bobcats have a 10-8 record this season and are in the 2nd place of the Big Sky Conference. They have a 3-7 road record and are coming off a 76-67 home win against Montana. Their previous three games were a 92-89 away loss against Idaho, a 68-64 away win against Eastern Washington and a 77-68 home win against Northern Arizona.

Offensively, Montana State averages 79.1 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per game defensively. The Bobcats shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.9 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.

Patrick McMahon leads Montana State in scoring, with an average of 14.4 points per game, while shooting with 48.1% from the field and 70.9% from the free throw line. Jed Miller is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game, and leads the team in assists with 2.4 per game.

Montana State Bobcats @ Northern Colorado Bears Betting Trends: January 19, 2026

Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win

• Northern Colorado has won each of its last 11 Monday home games.
• Montana State has lost three of its last four games at Bank of Colorado Arena.
• Northern Colorado has won the first half in each of its last nine night games at Bank of Colorado Arena.

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• Montana State has won seven of its last eight night games.
• Northern Colorado has lost six of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• Montana State has won the first half in five of its last six games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Montana State’s last 10 games at Bank of Colorado Arena have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of the last seven night games between Montana State and Northern Colorado at Bank of Colorado Arena have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Montana State vs Northern Colorado Prediction

In this Montana State vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Northern Colorado is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records and have exactly 8 defeats each, but Northern Colorado has been very good at home, while Montana State is struggling on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in opposite trajectories, as Northern Colorado is 2-7 in its last 9 games and 1-5 against the spread, while Montana State is 6-1 in its last 7 games and have a far better defense, allowing 7.8 points per game less than Northern Colorado. The value here lies with the road dog, so take Montana State and get the +2.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Montana State +2.5