Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Colorado Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

Planning on watching today’s Grizzlies and Bears game? Catch the action at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO, as the Bears hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 153.5 points, with Northern Colorado being favored by -1.5 at home against Montana.

MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears -1.5

This game will be played at Bank of Colorado Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-68 in favor of the Bears.
• Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 143 points.

Will the Grizzlies Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Montana is 16-8 overall and 7-4 in Big Sky play. They are 7-5 on the road this season and have won two straight games away from home.

So far, the Grizzlies have been the underdog six times, going 2-4 in those games. They have an average scoring margin of -2.8 points per game on the road.

Montana’s ATS record this season is 13-8, and they are 8-4 vs. the spread on the road. Their ATS mark as the underdog is 4-2 this year, and over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Grizzlies are 7-3.

Today’s over/under line of 153.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Montana’s games this year (142.5). This season, 15 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 148 points.

In their latest game, Montana offense put up 94 points against Northern Arizona. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 58.7% and made 9 threes. Aanen Moody was the leading scorer for the Grizzlies, putting up 20 points. In addition, Te’jon Sawyer contributed 15 points.

On the defensive side, Montana is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Montana’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 30.8% this season.

Will the Bears Find a Way to Win at Home?

With a record of 14-9, Northern Colorado has been solid this season, and they have been especially good at home, going 7-3. They are also 9-3 when favored, and they are the favorite today, with a point spread of -1.5. In their last game, they beat Montana State by a score of 73-70.

On the other hand, Montana has gone 7-6 in non-conference play, and they are 3-6 when they are the underdog. So far, they are 5-6 on the road, compared to 7-3 at home. Over their last ten home games, the Bears have gone 7-3.

As the favorite, Northern Colorado has struggled vs. the spread this season, going just 3-8-1. Their ATS record at home is even worse, sitting at 2-7-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Bears are just 3-6-1 vs. the spread.

Today’s over/under line of 153.5 is right in line with the average over/under line in Northern Colorado’s games this season (151.5). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 154 points compared to their season average of 160.3 points per game.

In their latest game, Northern Colorado offense put up 73 points against Montana State. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.5% and made 5 threes. Saint Thomas is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 19.8. Meanwhile, Dejour Reaves also brings a PPG average of 13.8 into the game.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, Northern Colorado is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 78.0 points per game (295th). In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Northern Colorado’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.4% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.2% this season.