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Northern Colorado at Montana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Northern Colorado at Montana odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Colorado Bears (7-14, 2-7 Big Sky) and Montana Grizzlies (10-12, 4-6) meet Thursday at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, Mont. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Northern Colorado vs. Montana game odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

NorCo suffered a 79-74 home loss to Montana in the first meeting on Jan. 3 as the Over (146) connected. Northern Colorado has picked up just 2 wins in the past 11 outings and is just 2-8 against the spread in the past 10 games.

The Griz snapped a 3-game losing streak last time out with a 73-67 win at Portland State as 2-point underdogs. It also ended a 3-game non-cover streak, and the Over snapped a 3-0 run to the Under.

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Northern Colorado at Montana odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Off the board (OTB)
Against the spread (ATS): Northern Colorado +6.5 (-105) | Montana -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Northern Colorado at Montana picks and predictions

Prediction

Montana 77, Northern Colorado 69

Moneyline

The moneyline is OTB at the time of publication.

However, Montana will be too expensive when it opens for a team that is under .500.

While the Griz won the first meeting in this Big Sky Conference matchup, look to the line instead.

PASS.

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Against the spread

MONTANA -6.5 (-115) and Northern Colorado have each had issues against the number this season.

However, the Griz have managed a 5-1 ATS mark in the past 6 games against teams with a winning percentage of .400 or lower. Montana usually takes care of business against the teams it should beat.

The Bears are just 2-8 ATS in the past 10 games overall and 1-4 ATS in the past 5 road outings.

Over/Under

OVER 144.5 (-105) is the lean, but go lightly with a half-unit at best.

The Over is 7-3 in the past 10 games on the road for NorCo, while going 14-6 in the past 20 games on the road against teams with a winning home record.

The Over is 4-0 in the past 4 games for Montana against losing teams, too, while going 5-2 in the past 7 following a cover.

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Montana at Air Force odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Montana at Air Force odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Montana Grizzlies (3-3) and Air Force Falcons (3-3) tangle in a Sunday contest in Colorado Springs. The opening tip at Clune Arena is slated for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Montana vs. Air Force odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Montana got off to an 0-2 start but is 3-1 since. The Grizzlies’ last outing was a 63-51 home win Tuesday against NAIA Montana State-Northern — in a game with no betting line. The Grizzlies’ defense was solid, holding the visiting Lights to 33.9% shooting (20 of 59) from the field. The Grizzlies have held foes to a 36.2% mark from the field over their last 4 games.

The Falcons are at home for their 6th consecutive game. They are 3-2 straight up and 2-3 against the spread (ATS) across the first 5. Air Force last played Wednesday, failing to cover a 19-point spread in a 64-51 win over Mississippi Valley State.

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Montana at Air Force odds

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Moneyline: Montana +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Air Force -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread: Montana +2.5 (-115) | Air Force -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 123.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Montana at Air Force picks and predictions

Prediction

Air Force 66, Montana 63

Moneyline

When these teams met last December, Montana whipped Air Force 66-48 with the Grizzlies covering as 7-point home favorites. Expect this one to be closer with the Grizzlies having a younger squad and the game being at Air Force.

No room for profit here: PASS.

Against the spread

Montana was clocked pretty good in its 2 road games so far this season — 91-63 as 3-point underdogs Nov. 8 at Duquesne, and 86-64 as 18-point dogs 3 days later at Xavier. But those games were against superior foes.

Air Force -2.5 (-105) is a lean here, but it will be close. I’m going to PASS and focus on the O/U below.

Over/Under

Both teams play at a slow tempo, hence the low total of 123.5. Both have also struggled in avoiding turnovers, so that amps up the opportunity for some easy transition buckets. Both sides fire a lot of 3’s and get a healthy number of free-throw opportunities.

In a close game that spirals upward late, BACK OVER 123.5 (-110).

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Northern Colorado at Montana odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Northern Colorado at Montana odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Northern Colorado Bears (17-13, 12-6 Big Sky) head north Thursday to meet the Montana Grizzlies (18-11, 11-7) at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, Mont. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Northern Colorado vs. Montana odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears meet the Griz for the first time since Dec. 4, when NorCo picked up a 78-75 win as a 2.5-point favorite in Greeley. The Bears are 3-1 straight up (SU) across their last four outings, although 0-3 against the spread (ATS) across their last three games.

The Grizzlies have won just two of their last five games, while also going 2-3 ATS across the past five outings. Montana will be happy to be home, however, as it is 14-1 SU this season while covering in nine of the past 12 at home.

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Northern Colorado at Montana odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Northern Colorado +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Montana -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Northern Colorado +2.5 (-110) | Montana -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Northern Colorado at Montana odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Montana 78, Northern Colorado 73

Money line

MONTANA (-150) is a strong play on the money line based upon its tremendous home record. The Griz did fall to the Bears earlier this season, but NorCo covered by just a half-point in the 3-point win, and that was over three months ago. The Griz will return the favor Thursday on home court.

Against the spread

MONTANA -2.5 (-110) has cashed in three of its last four games at home, and nine of the last 12 games there, while Northern Colorado is 1-4 ATS across its last five games overall. Play the Griz at home.

Over/Under

The OVER 147.5 (-110) is the lean based on the trends for both teams, especially Montana.

The Over has cashed in eight straight games for the Grizzlies while going Over in each of their last six games as a favorite and 11 of their previous 13 against winning teams. The Over is 5-1 in the past six as an underdog for Northern Colorado, too.

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Montana at Washington odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Montana at Washington odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Montana Grizzlies and Washington Huskies meet Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Montana at Washington odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.

The Griz played just two games last season, a pair of contests in the spring. They won 59-3 against Central Washington April 10, and 48-7 against Portland State April 17, before shutting it down for the season. Fans in Missoula were left wondering what could have been after the impressive two-game showing.

The Huskies are ranked No. 21 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll heading into the first full year under head coach Jimmy Lake. QB Dylan Morris is back to lead the offense, and TE Cade Otton is a star and likely to play his football on Sundays very soon.

On defense, Washington had difficulty stopping the run last fall. The D is already behind the 8-ball with DE Zion Tupuola-Fetui suffering a torn Achilles’ tendon during spring practice. They also lost CB Elijah Molden to graduation, so the defense has some holes to fill.

Montana at Washington odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Montana +1300 (bet $100 to win $1300) | Washington -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Montana +22.5 (-112) | Washington -22.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 53.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Montana at Washington odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Washington 38, Montana 17

Money line

Washington (-5000) will cost you 50 times your potential return, and that’s just not a recommended long-term betting strategy, especially against a solid FCS club capable of making bettors sweat early on.

AVOID.

Against the spread

MONTANA +22.5 (-112) is the recommended play here as it looks to keep it within three touchdowns. The Griz were impressive, albeit in a two-game spring stint against inferior foes. Washington -22.5 (-108) has a lot of big shoes to fill, especially on defense, and it might take them a little bit of time to gel and get on the same page.

Over/Under

OVER 53.5 (-110) is the lean, but it’s only worth a small-unit play. It will likely take a late score to push Over bettors across the finish line. The Griz scored at will in the spring, but it will be a different story against a Top 25 FBS team. The Huskies have a good defense, but the Griz could find some open spaces early on as new players settle in for UW.

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Montana at Washington odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Montana Grizzlies at Washington Huskies sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and predictions.

The Montana Grizzlies (1-4, 0-2 Big Sky) visit the Washington Huskies (1-4, 0-2 Pac-12) Wednesday for an 11 p.m. tip at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle. Below, we analyze the Montana-Washington college basketball betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Montana at Washington: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:09 a.m. ET.

Money line: Montana +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Washington -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Montana +7.5 (-110) | Washington -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 131.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Montana at Washington: Three things to know

The Griz have had a tough road so far, losing four games against Division I teams, with their lone victory over Yellowstone Christian College 102-42 last time out on Saturday. Montana has a pair of losses at Southern Utah inside the Big Sky Conference, as well as road losses to USC and Georgia. The Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS so far this season.
The Huskies gave Oregon a tough fight Saturday, falling 74-71 at home as 8.5-point underdogs. Washington opened 0-3 SU/ATS, but it’s 2-0 ATS across the past two outings.
Washington is averaging just 60.0 points per game, ranking 306th in the nation. The Huskies are also shooting just 38.7% from the field, and 26.9% from behind the 3-point line. Defensively they’re just so-so, allowing 66.8 PPG.

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Montana at Washington: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Washington 66, Montana 61

Money line (ML)

Washington (-350) is a good bet to win on its home court, but risking three and a half times your potential return on a team which is 1-4 is just not a good strategy. PASS.

Against the spread (ATS)

MONTANA +7.5 (-110) is 0-4 ATS, but Washington has no business laying nearly four buckets to anyone. The Huskies have struggled offensively, and they’re just mediocre on the defensive end. The best thing about UW is its free-throw shooting, as it hits at an 80.4% clip. Washington should win at home, but Montana is a good bet to grab its first cover of the season.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 131.5 (-120) is worth playing lightly in this game between two struggling sides. Washington averages just 60.0 PPG, and Montana allows just 64.0 PPG. This game should be a defensive slog trending to the Under in the final game of Wednesday’s college hoops slate.

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