| MATCHUP | North Dakota State Bison | Montana Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3 | 4-4 |
| Spread | +2.5 -105 | -2.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-108) | Under 153.5 (-112) |
| Where | Dahlberg Arena, Missoula, MT | |
| When | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Montana Grizzlies Preview
Montana has a 4-4 record this season and is sitting on the 6th place of the Big Sky conference. They have a 3-2 home record and a 1-2 away record and are coming off a 95-87 home loss against Oakland. In their previous three games they had a loss against Lamar, a loss against Texas A&M and a win against Cal Poly.
Offensively, Montana averages 81.8 points per game, while defensively, they allow 85.8 points per game. The Grizzlies shoot with 48.6% from the field (70th), and with 34.4% from beyond the arc (150th). They shoot with 74.0% from the free throw line (108th), and grab 36.4 rebounds per game (72nd), while dishing out 16.1 assists per game (41st) and committing 14.5 turnovers per game (318th).
Money Williams leads Montana in scoring, with an average of 19.1 points per game, adding a team-high 6.5 assists per game and 4.6 rebounds per game. Kenyon Aguino adds 10.5 points per game and a team-high 5.6 rebounds per game.
North Dakota State Bison Preview
North Dakota State has a 5-3 record this season and is on the 2nd place of the Summit League conference. They have a 4-0 home record and a 0-3 away record and are coming off a 85-80 road loss against Arkansas State. In their previous three games they had a win against Jacksonville State, a win against Jamestown and a win against Southern Illinois.
Offensively, North Dakota State averages 75.2 points per game, while defensively, they allow 71.3 points per game. The Bison shoot with 44.5% from the field (222nd), and with 33.3% from beyond the arc (199th). They shoot with 74.7% from the free throw line (85th), and grab 32.9 rebounds per game (205th), while dishing out 13.5 assists per game (154th) and committing 10.6 turnovers per game (80th).
Markhi Strickland leads North Dakota State in scoring, with an average of 14.3 points per game, adding 3.6 rebounds per game. Andy Stefonowicz adds 7.9 points per game and a team-high 5.5 assists per game. Trevian Carson adds 9.3 points per game and a team-high 7.4 rebounds per game.
North Dakota State Bison @ Montana Grizzlies Betting Trends: December 3, 2025
Why the Montana Grizzlies will win
- Montana has won 20 of its last 21 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
- North Dakota State has lost nine of its last 11 away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Montana has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games against the Summit League.
Why the North Dakota State Bison will win
- North Dakota State has won each of its last four night games.
- Montana has lost eight of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Montana has lost the first half in eight of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Montana’s last five night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 167+ points.
- Each of North Dakota State’s last four road night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Montana ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (74.4).
- Montana ranks 39th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.8%).
- North Dakota State ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.3).
- North Dakota State ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.8).
North Dakota State vs Montana Prediction
In this North Dakota State vs Montana Prediction, Montana is coming as -2.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records so far and North Dakota State has been winless on the road but they are coming into this matchup in good form, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 games. On the flip side, Montana has three consecutive losses and have a far weaker defense, allowing 14.5 points per game more than North Dakota State. The value here lies with the road dog, so take North Dakota State and get the +2.5 points.