Weber State vs Montana Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Weber State Wildcats and the Montana Grizzlies meet Thursday in college basketball action from Dahlberg Arena in Missoula. Here’s a Weber State vs Montana prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Weber State vs Montana pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Weber State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats managed a .500 record over their first 10 games this year at 5-5 overall. Weber State would lose three of the next four versus Utah Valley, Utah Tech and Portland State however, but they’ve since gone 4-1 with wins one Sac State, Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado and Eastern Washington. That gives the Wildcats a 10-9 record in the books over 19 games this year.

In the Idaho matchup last weekend the Wildcats entered the second half with a 41-29 deficit. Weber State was able to get slightly better from there on a 38-34 run but it wasn’t nearly enough in a 75-67 loss in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Tijan Saine with 25 points, six assists and three rebounds. Viljami Vartiainen added 12 points with two rebounds in 19 minutes as well.

Montana Grizzlies Betting Preview

Over on the Montana side, they posted a 6-7 record over their first 13 games this year with losses to Stanford, Texas A&M, Lamar, Oakland, North Dakota State, Montana Tech and Louisville. It’s been a 4-2 stretch since then with wins over Northern Arizona, Northern Colorado, Idaho and Northern Arizona. In 19 games so far this year that gives the Grizzlies a 10-9 record in the books.

Back on Monday versus Northern Arizona, the Grizzlies were in the locker room with a 50-36 edge. Montana finished off the game on a 48-36 run on the way to a 98-72 victory in the end. Te’Jon Sawyer led the way on 27 points with six rebounds and Money Williams had 25 points with six assists and four rebounds. Tyler Thompson chipped in 11 points with four rebounds and four assists.

Weber State Wildcats @ Montana Grizzlies Betting Trends: January 22, 2026

Why the Montana Grizzlies will win

• Montana has won each of its last 11 night games against the Big Sky Conference at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court.
• Weber State has lost 10 of its last 11 night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Weber State has lost the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Weber State Wildcats will win

• Weber State has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Montana has lost three of its last four night games at Dahlberg Arena/Robin Selvig Court against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Weber State vs Montana Prediction

I’ll lean toward the Grizzlies. Montana rolled right past Northern Arizona in a road victory during their last outing, shooting a stellar 67.9 percent from the field with 59.1 percent (13-of-22) from 3-point range and 81.3 percent (13-of-16) from outside. The Grizzlies added a 29-17 rebounding advantage and a 42-32 edge in the paint alongside just seven turnovers. Montana has been on the road for the last four games (going 2-2) and they get to come home for a pair before heading out for two more starting on January 29.

As for Weber State, they shot a dismal 30.4 percent from the field in their latest loss to Idaho, along with 17 turnovers and a 32-24 deficit on points in the paint. The Wildcats had won four straight games prior to that however, scoring 76 or more points in all four of those. Weber State could give Montana some trouble if they can get back to business on Thursday.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Montana Grizzlies -5.5