Sacramento State vs Montana Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Sacramento State vs Montana Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 26th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Montana Grizzlies Preview

The Montana Grizzlies have a 14-14 overall record and an 8-7 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off a 92-72 road loss against Weber State and their previous three games were a 73-69 road loss against Idaho State, an 82-71 home loss against Montana State and a 73-68 home win against Idaho.

Offensively, Montana averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 74 points per game defensively. The Grizzlies shoot with 49% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.4 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.

Money Williams leads Montana in scoring, with an average of 19.4 points per game, while shooting with 48.8% from the field and 84.9% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.1 assists. Te’Jon Sawyer is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.1 per game.

Sacramento State Hornets Preview

The Sacramento State Hornets have a 9-18 overall record and a 5-10 record in the Big Sky. They are coming off an 86-80 home win against Idaho and their previous three games were a 102-94 home win against Eastern Washington, a 79-74 road loss against Northern Arizona and a 95-79 road loss against Northern Colorado.

Offensively, Sacramento State averages 79.5 points per game, while allowing 83.2 points per game defensively. The Hornets shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.2 assists per game. They average 3.4 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game defensively.

Prophet Johnson leads Sacramento State in scoring, with an average of 18.8 points per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 74.1% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.6 rebounds. Mikey Williams leads the team in assists with 4.5 per game.

Sacramento State Hornets @ Montana Grizzlies Betting Trends: February 26, 2026

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Sacramento State has lost 13 of its last 14 games following a home loss.
• The home team has won 21 of Sacramento State’s last 24 games.
• Sacramento State has lost the first half in each of its last 10 road games.

Why the Sacramento State Hornets will win

• Montana has lost each of its last five night games.
• Montana has lost the first half in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Sacramento State’s last nine games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Seventeen of Montana’s last 18 night games against Conference opponents at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.

Sacramento State vs Montana Prediction              

In this Sacramento State vs Montana Prediction, Montana is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Montana has been the better team this season but has been struggling lately with a 1-4 record in its last 5 games. Sacramento has not been much better either, having five consecutive losses and a terrible 4-10 ATS record on the road, while ranking on the bottom-10 of the entire nation in points allowed. The value here lies with the home team, so take Montana and lay the points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Montana -8.5