Northern Arizona vs Montana Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northern Arizona vs Montana

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks go up against the Montana Grizzlies, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Thursday, January 1.

We’re bullish about Montana on the spread at -6.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against Northern Arizona and you can get -120.

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks claimed a victory in their previous game. A 112-60 home win occurred against Benedictine University (AZ) Red Hawks.

Montana Grizzlies lost on the road in their last game. Louisville Cardinals won 94-54.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Montana who came out on top when they last played Northern Arizona. A 74-65 win was recorded. Montana have racked up five straight wins over Northern Arizona. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Montana	18-16	2627	2535	92	12-7	6-9	1L
Northern Arizona	10-22	2282	2445	-163	9-7	1-15	5L

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Northern Arizona vs Montana Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Northern Arizona vs Montana with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Montana should be able to cover the -6.5 betting line in this college matchup. We’re confident of a strong showing and a bet against the spread could be the best play at -120.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Northern Arizona vs Montana stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Montana in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Montana in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NAU in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NAU in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by NAU in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Montana -6.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northern Arizona 73 - 82 Montana

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Northern Arizona vs Montana 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 69% probability of winning this college game, Montana might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -227 Moneyline betting odds. Northern Arizona are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +180.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 148.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 148.5, the odds are -110.

If you’re wagering on college basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many game lines and team props. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

NAU

+180

Montana

-227

Point Spread

NAU +5.5

-115

Montana -5.5

-105

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

If you have a view on Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, Assists or Points, then the player props could be an option. It’s a fantastic way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of choice.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northern Arizona Stats

Montana Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 137.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 74.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 62.90 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 80.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 65.40 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	20-11	2376	2179	197	12-4	8-7	1L
Northern Colorado	20-12	2640	2449	191	11-4	9-8	1L
Idaho	21-14	2753	2540	213	11-5	10-9	5W
Montana State	18-14	2493	2285	208	12-3	6-11	1L
Montana	18-16	2627	2535	92	12-7	6-9	1L
Weber State	16-16	2598	2474	124	11-5	5-11	2L
Eastern Washington	14-18	2591	2606	-15	9-5	5-13	1L
Idaho State	13-20	2459	2513	-54	10-7	3-13	1L
Sacramento State	10-21	2408	2542	-134	10-4	0-17	1L
Northern Arizona	10-22	2282	2445	-163	9-7	1-15	5L

• 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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