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

In this article we will formulate a Montana vs Northern Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 19th at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Montana Grizzlies are 9-9 (3-2) this season after they lost to Montana State by a score of 76-67 in their last game. Montana trailed 32-31 at halftime and they allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Grizzlies shot 43% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 93% on free throws in the game. Money Williams led Montana with 17 points and five rebounds, while Brooklyn Hicks added 10 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Montana lost to Eastern Washington by a score of 66-65, but did defeat Idaho by a score of 79-73 before that. The Grizzlies have scored 79.4 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.9 points against per game this season. Money Williams is averaging 19.4 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Te’Jon Sawyer is averaging 10.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Grizzlies. Montana is shooting 48.8% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this season. 

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 6-13 (0-6) this year after they lost to Portland State by a score of 63-52 in their last game. Northern Arizona trailed 28-21 at halftime and they only scored 31 points in the second half in the loss. The Lumberjacks shot 39% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Brennan Peterson led NAU with 11 points and four assists, while Karl Poom added 11 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Northern Arizona lost to Sacramento State by a score of 83-69 and Idaho State by a score of 81-79. The Lumberjacks have scored 72.3 points per game with 32.9 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.5 points against per game this season. Ryan Abelman is averaging 10.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Isaiah Shaw is averaging 9.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per game for the Lumberjacks. Northern Arizona is shooting 46.4% from the field, 66.1% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

• Northern Arizona has won four of its last five games at Findlay Toyota Court following a road loss.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won 14 of its last 15 night games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Northern Arizona has lost each of its last seven games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Northern Arizona has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against the Big Sky Conference at Findlay Toyota Court.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of Montana’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148+ points.
• Five of Northern Arizona’s last six games against the Big Sky Conference at Findlay Toyota Court have produced a total of 154+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Montana ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (48.8%).
• Montana ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.0%).

Montana vs Northern Arizona Prediction 

Northern Arizona comes into this matchup on a long losing streak and they are still looking for their first conference win. The Lumberjacks are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 77+ in four of their last five. Montana has dropped two in a row and they have scored 67 and 65 points in those two games. The Grizzlies are shooting 49% from the field this year and they have been the better team in most metrics. We have seen Northern Arizona lose four of their last five games by at least nine points, so I will take Montana to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Montana -4.5