Montana vs Montana State Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

The Montana Grizzlies are visiting the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday, February 22nd at the Worthington Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Montana Grizzlies vs Montana State Bobcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Montana State Bobcats’ recent form and player performance

The Montana Grizzlies’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana State Bobcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Montana Grizzlies

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

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

Montana State Bobcats Preview

The Montana State Bobcats have a 12-15 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Big Sky. Montana State is coming off a 74-69 win over Idaho State. The Bobcats are 10-16 against the spread, and 13-13 in over/under, while having a 10-2 home record.

Offensively, Montana State averages 71.5 points per game, which ranks 258th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.9 points per game (123rd). The Bobcats shoot 44.6% from the field (195th) and 34% from beyond the arc (181st). The Bobcats shoot 74.1% from the free throw line (104th) and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game (330th).

Brandon Walker leads Montana State in scoring this season, with an average of 14.6 points and a team-high 4.8 rebounds, while Max Agbonkpolo adds 10.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Montana Grizzlies Preview

The Montana Grizzlies have a 19-8 record this season and are sitting in first place in the Big Sky. Montana is coming off a 65-58 win over Weber State. The Grizzlies are 12-10-2 against the spread, and 15-9 in over/under while having a 5-7 road record.

Offensively, Montana is averaging 76.4 points per game, which ranks 116th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 73.6 points per game (241st). The Grizzlies shoot 49.8% from the field, which is the 6th-best in the nation, and 36% from beyond the arc (78th). The Grizzlies shoot 72.1% from the free-throw line (178th) and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game (335th).

Money Williams leads Montana in scoring this season, with an average of 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and a team-high 3.3 assists, while Joe Pridgen adds 11.7 points and a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game. 

Why the Montana State Bobcats will win

• The home team has won each of Montana State’s last eight games.
• Montana has lost six of its last seven road games following a home win.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Montana State’s last seven games.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last eight games.
• Montana has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against the Big Sky Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of Montana State’s last 15 games at Worthington Arena have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Six of Montana’s last seven road night games against the Big Sky Conference have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Montana State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.5).
• Montana State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (76.8%).
• Montana ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (49.8%).
• Montana ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.5%).

Montana Grizzlies vs Montana State Bobcats Prediction

Montana is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against Montana State, and are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 5-0 in their 5 meetings, and in their previous meeting earlier this season, Montana won 77-70 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total. 

In this Montana Grizzlies vs Montana State Bobcats Prediction, Montana State is coming as a -1.5 home favorites. Montana should be favored in this spot, as they have a superior record this season, even though they are below average on the road, while Montana State is excellent at home. Montana is coming red-hot into this matchup, having won 8 straight games and are 7-1 against the spread, while on the other hand, Montana State is 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games. Montana has already won Montana State this season, and expect them to do so again today. Take the Montana Grizzlies and lay the points on the road.