Northern Colorado vs Montana Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Colorado vs Montana Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Montana Grizzlies Preview

Montana Grizzlies have a 7-7 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in the Big Sky Conference. They have a 5-4 home record and are coming off a 78-64 home win against Northern Arizona. Their previous three games were a 94-54 away loss against Louisville, an 82-75 home loss against Montana Tech and a 102-46 home win against South Carolina State.

Offensively, Montana averages 80.7 points per game, while allowing 74.1 points per game defensively. The Grizzlies shoot with 49% from the field and grab 37.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.3 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.

Money Williams leads Montana in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points per game, while shooting with 49.7% from the field and 81.9% from the free throw line. Te’Jon Sawyer is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game, while Money Williams also leads the team with 5.8 assists per game.

Northern Colorado Bears Preview

Northern Colorado Bears have a 10-4 record this season and are in 7th place in the Big Sky Conference. They have a 5-2 away record and are coming off an 89-75 away loss against Montana State. Their previous three games were an 86-81 away win against Colorado, an 86-79 home loss against Denver and a 101-90 away loss against Texas Tech.

Offensively, Northern Colorado averages 86 points per game, while allowing 77.1 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 50% from the field and grab 37.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.6 assists per game. They average 1.9 blocks per game and 4.2 steals per game defensively.

Quinn Denker leads Northern Colorado in scoring, with an average of 18.3 points per game, while shooting with 52.4% from the field and 84.9% from the free throw line. Egan Shields is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.2 per game, while Quinn Denker also leads the team with 6.3 assists per game.

Northern Colorado Bears @ Montana Grizzlies Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last eight games against Conference opponents at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
• Northern Colorado has lost three of its last four games.
• Montana has won the first half in 13 of its last 17 games against Conference opponents.

Why the Northern Colorado Bears will win

• Northern Colorado has won each of its last six road games following a road loss.
• Montana has lost five of its last six day games.
• Northern Colorado has won the first half in each of its last four day games against Montana.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Montana’s last 15 day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Eight of Northern Colorado’s last nine road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.

Northern Colorado vs Montana Prediction

In this Northern Colorado vs Montana Prediction, Montana is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Northern Colorado has been the better team this season, with a better overall record and a strong presence away from home, with the same number of road wins as Montana has at home. Montana has been terrible against the spread lately, with a 1-5 record in its last 6 games and have an inferior offense, scoring 5.3 points per game less than Northern Colorado. I like the value with the road dog in this spot, so take Northern Colorado and get the +1.5 point.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Northern Colorado +1.5