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Northern Arizona vs Montana Prediction 3/9/25 College Basketball Picks

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Montana (22-9) vs Northern Arizona (18-14)

March 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Montana -3.5 — Over/Under: 147.5

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The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and Montana Grizzlies meet Sunday in the college basketball Big Sky Second Round at the Idaho Central Arena. Here’s a Northern Arizona vs Montana Prediction. This article will include a Northern Arizona vs Montana Pick.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview 

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks recently played Northern Colorado, Idaho State, and Eastern Washington. Northern Arizona has a chance to win three straight games for the first time since November.  

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are averaging 76.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 71.7 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Trent McLaughlin is averaging 22.1 points and 3.5 assists, while Carson Towt is averaging 13.4 points and 12.4 rebounds. Jayden Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Diego Campisano is dishing 0.6 assists. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.1 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview 

The Montana Grizzlies recently played Sacramento State, Portland State, and Eastern Washington. Montana has lost just one game since January 20.  

The Montana Grizzlies are averaging 76.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Money Williams is averaging 13.5 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Malik Moore is averaging 13.2 points and 3.1 rebounds. Joe Pidgen is the third double-digit scorer and Kai Johnson is dishing 1.8 assists. The Montana Grizzlies are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Montana Grizzlies are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

  • Montana has won each of its last 10 night games against the Big Sky Conference.
  • Northern Arizona has lost three of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.

Why the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will win

  • Northern Arizona has won three of its last four games against the Big Sky Conference.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Montana ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (59.9%).
  • Montana ranks T37th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.6).
  • Northern Arizona ranks 32nd among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.48).
  • Northern Arizona ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.8%).

Northern Arizona vs Montana Injury Report

Neither Northern Arizona nor Montana have a player listed on its injury report.

Northern Arizona vs Montana Prediction

Northern Arizona was competitive in both games against Montana this season, losing by a combined eight points. The problem is losses are losses, and it just further proves that Montana finds ways to win regardless, and is the team to beat in the Big Sky. Montana is far more trustworthy on both sides of the floor and has beaten up teams that aren’t ready to match its energy. I’d need more points to give Northern Arizona a serious look. I’ll lay the reasonable number with Montana.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Montana -3.5

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