Montana vs Portland State Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Montana Grizzlies and the Portland State Vikings meet Thursday in college basketball action from Stott Center. Here’s a Montana vs Portland State prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Montana vs Portland State pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies posted a sub-.500 run over their first 13 games this year, losing to Sanford, Texas A&M, Lamar, Oakland, North Dakota State, Montana Tech and Louisville for a 6-7 result. It’s been a much better 6-2 stretch since then with wins over Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado, Idaho, Northern Arizona again, Weber State and Idaho State In 21 games that gives the Grizzlies a 12-9 record.

In the Idaho State matchup over the weekend, the Grizzlies entered the second half with a 35-30 edge on the scoreboard. Montana hit a 34-30 run the rest of the way, resulting in a 69-60 victory in the end. Leading the team was Money Williams with 17 points, six rebounds and five assists. Kenyon Aguino added 13 points with four rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes.

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

Over on the Portland State side, they managed to win five of their first seven games this year. The Vikings would then lose to Omaha, Colorado and Tulane over the next four outings. Since then it’s been a seven-game win streak over Weber State, Idaho State, Sacramento State, Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona, Eastern Washington and Idaho. That makes for a 13-5 record in the books so far.

Matched up against Idaho back on Saturday the Vikings were in the locker room looking up at a 33-26 advantage. Portland State was outscored 40-36 the rest of the way but still held on for the 69-66 victory on the road in the end. Isaiah Brickner put up 22 points with six rebounds, and Biko Johnson added 20 points with six rebounds in 32 minutes of work during the winning effort for the Vikings.

Montana Grizzlies @ Portland State Vikings Betting Trends: January 29, 2026

Why the Portland State Vikings will win

• Portland State has won each of its last 15 games against the Big Sky Conference at Viking Pavilion.
• Montana has lost each of its last three night games at Viking Pavilion following a home win.
• Montana has lost the first half in six of its last eight night games at Viking Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last 10 Thursday games against the Big Sky Conference.
• Portland State has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Montana vs Portland State Prediction

I’ll take a stab on Portland State but you could call this one either way. The Vikings are coming off a solid road win over a pretty solid Idaho team last weekend, shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 46.2 percent (6-of-13) from outside along with just nine turnovers. Portland State got out-rebounded 32-28 but held a 38-26 advantage on points in the paint in the victory. The Vikings have won seven straight games now, but they’ve been below 70 points in each of the last three.

As for Montana, they hit 47.4 percent from the field with a 34-22 advantage on points in the paint in their most recent win over Idaho State. The Grizzlies are 6-2 in their last eight games and they’ve won the last three straight. We should have a pretty good matchup here if both teams play to their capabilities.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Portland State Vikings -4.5