College hoops betting interest focuses on the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Montana Grizzlies battle Saturday at Dahlberg Arena as the Grizzlies look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Montana Grizzlies in this one found them listed as -21-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Lumberjacks was expected to move the line.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Montana Grizzlies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Montana Grizzlies sport a record of 15-5 and 14-4 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks have 4-17 and 10-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 11-7 for the Montana Grizzlies and 9-7-1 for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
The Grizzlies - Lumberjacks odds would favor the Grizzlies if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Montana is rated No. 24 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Northern Arizona is at No. 315.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Montana's No. 81 nationally ranked offense (77.3 points per game) against a Northern Arizona Lumberjacks defense that sits as the No. 245 at 79.9 PPG. The Montana Grizzlies have been averaging 45.91% from the field, more than the Lumberjacks have managed so far this season (40.49% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lumberjacks got 27 points from Torry Johnson as Northern Arizona ran past Montana State 77-75 on Thursday at Worthington Arena.
Montana cruised to victory on Thursday, running Southern Utah out of the gym and running up a 71-47 score at Dahlberg Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Northern Arizona home to Idaho State, Thursday, February 1st
Montana at Northern Colorado, Thursday, February 1st