North Dakota takes to the basketball court against Montana on Saturday, hoping to send the Grizzlies to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Dahlberg Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks were listed as 5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Montana Grizzlies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Montana Grizzlies are 9-9 overall and 10-8 ATS, while the North Dakota Fighting Hawks are 9-6 and 6-5-1 ATS. As for the betting totals, Montana boasts a 8-10 on the OU, and North Dakota is 7-5.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 66-ranked Montana Grizzlies and the No. 165-rated North Dakota Fighting Hawks in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Montana's No. 171-ranked scoring average of 72.83 PPG, against a North Dakota Fighting Hawks defense rated No. 166 and allowing 72.67 PPG. The Montana Grizzlies FG% has averaged 43.88% to date this season, less than the North Dakota Fighting Hawks shooters have managed so far (47.8% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Quinton Hooker scored 24 points leading the Fighting Hawks to a 90-85 victory over Montana State at Worthington Arena on Thursday.
The Grizzlies blew out Northern Colorado on Thursday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 89-68 win at Dahlberg Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
North Dakota home to Weber State, Thursday, January 19th
Montana at Portland State, Thursday, January 19th