| MATCHUP | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | Montana State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-9 | 8-7 |
| Where | Worthington Arena, Bozeman, MT | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Betting Preview
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks lost to Incarnate Word and Montana, and they play Weber State next. Northern Arizona has lost 6 of its last 8 games.
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are averaging 80.2 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 79.8 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Zack Davidson is averaging 14.6 points and 0.8 assists, while Ryan Abelman is averaging 12.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Arne Osojnik is grabbing 3.2 rebounds and Isaiah Shaw is dishing 0.6 assists. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 64.6 percent from the free throw line. The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Montana State Bobcats Betting Preview
The Montana State Bobcats beat Cal Poly and Northern Colorado, and they play Eastern Washington next. Montana State has won 3 straight games.
The Montana State Bobcats are averaging 85.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Patrick McMahon is averaging 14.4 points and 2.2 assists, while Davian Brown is averaging 13 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jed Miller is the third double-digit scorer and Christian King is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Montana State Bobcats are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Montana State Bobcats are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Montana State Bobcats will win
- Northern Arizona has lost each of its last six games at Worthington Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Montana State has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Worthington Arena.
- Northern Arizona has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Montana State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Worthington Arena have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Each of Northern Arizona’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Worthington Arena have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Montana State ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.5).
- Montana State ranks 38th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.9).
Northern Arizona vs Montana State Prediction
Northern Arizona doesn’t have any road success this season and can be shaky at times defensively. Outside of a loss to Oral Roberts, Montana State wins the games it’s supposed to win and is 7-3-1 ATS on the season. Montana State is an efficient offense that can blow teams out on a hot night. I’m just not excited from what I’ve seen from Northern Arizona up to this point. Oddsmakers clearly aren’t either. I’ll lay the points with Montana State.