Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for Montana when they take on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Saturday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks were listed as 7.5-point underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Montana Grizzlies will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 11-13-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 13-10 ATS. Montana Grizzlies are 12-13 on betting the total; Northern Arizona Lumberjacks are 11-12.
The Lumberjacks - Grizzlies odds would favor the Grizzlies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Northern Arizona is rated No. 143 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Montana is at No. 64.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Montana is ranked No. 223 in NCAA basketball at 33.88 per game. Contrast that with Northern Arizona's No. 43 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Northern Arizona is the No. 112-ranked team in the country at 7.8 per game, while Montana rates No. 130 at 7.52 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montana got 19 points from Sayeed Pridgett en route to a 70-55 victory over Southern Utah on Thursday at Centrum Arena-UT.
Montana State was victimized for 23 points and 23 rebounds by Jordyn Martin as the Lumberjacks bested the Bobcats 69-63 in college basketball action on Thursday.
Next Betting Matchups
Montana home to Sacramento State, Thursday, February 16th
Northern Arizona at Southern Utah, Saturday, February 18th