Montana vs Northern Colorado Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Montana vs Northern Colorado

The Montana Grizzlies battle the Northern Colorado Bears, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, March 2.

Northern Colorado at -6.5 could be the best bet to have on the spread. Odds of -102 are available and our prediction is a solid win when they go up against Montana.

Montana Grizzlies previous game saw them claim a 74-68 home win over Portland State Vikings.

Northern Colorado Bears got the win in their last game. A 76-67 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Idaho Vandals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Montana and Northern Colorado saw the former win. It was a 88-79 scoreline. Montana have three straight victories against Northern Colorado. They’ve also claimed 5 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Northern Colorado	19-11	2466	2297	169	10-4	9-7	1W
Montana	16-14	2334	2212	122	11-6	5-8	2W

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Montana vs Northern Colorado Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Montana vs Northern Colorado betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Northern Colorado should be taken against the spread at -6.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -102 that are available.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Montana vs Northern Colorado stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by UNC in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by UNC in 3 of their last 5 games.

UNC -6.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Northern Colorado -6.5 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Montana 70 - 80 Northern Colorado

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Bears to claim a 80-70 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

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Montana vs Northern Colorado Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 74% probability of winning this college game, Northern Colorado might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -278 Moneyline betting odds. At +225, Montana are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 153.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 153.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

If you’re betting on college basketball, it’s a good idea to visit the best sportsbooks and browse the wide range of game lines and team props available. You’ll have the option to place wagers both pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Montana

+225

UNC

-278

Point Spread

Montana +6.5

-120

UNC -6.5

-102

Total Points

Under 153.5

-105

Over 153.5

-115

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montana Stats

Northern Colorado Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 153.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 157.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.70 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 76.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Sky	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Portland State	18-10	2135	1966	169	10-3	8-7	3L
Northern Colorado	19-11	2466	2297	169	10-4	9-7	1W
Montana State	17-13	2343	2142	201	12-2	5-11	2W
Weber State	16-14	2459	2306	153	11-5	5-9	3W
Montana	16-14	2334	2212	122	11-6	5-8	2W
Idaho	16-14	2364	2206	158	10-5	6-9	1L
Eastern Washington	13-16	2358	2361	-3	8-3	5-13	8W
Idaho State	12-18	2243	2280	-37	9-7	3-11	1L
Northern Arizona	10-20	2152	2296	-144	9-6	1-14	3L
Sacramento State	9-20	2280	2409	-129	9-4	0-16	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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