Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Colorado Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Grizzlies and Bears. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bears at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley, CO. Get ready to place your bets! This Big Sky conference matchup has an over/under of 152 points, and Northern Colorado is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Montana.

MONTANA GRIZZLIES VS NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Northern Colorado Bears -6.5

This game will be played at Bank of Colorado Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.

WHY BET THE NORTHERN COLORADO BEARS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Bears.
• Not only will Northern Colorado pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -6.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Is a Win at Greeley Possible for the Grizzlies?

Montana improved to 12-8 on the season with a dominant 87-59 win over Sacramento State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Grizzlies were -11 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 146, going over the pre-game line of 139.

Montana led 38-26 at halftime and put up 49 points in the 2nd half while holding the Hornets to 33 points after the break.

Montana’s offense was firing on all cylinders, scoring 87 points with a 56.1% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks to 64.5% shooting on twos and 46.2% from beyond the arc, where they hit 12 of 26 attempts.

They were perfect from the free-throw line, going 11 for 11, and dished out 21 assists. Kai Johnson contributed 15 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 83.3% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts.

Montana’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 59 points while allowing opponents to shoot 56% from the field. The Grizzlies couldn’t contain the two-point attack, as they allowed 20 of 31 shots to fall for a 64% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Montana’s defense gave up 12 threes on 26 attempts, with the opposition shooting 46%. They also sent the other team to the line 11 times, where they converted all their free throws.

Will the Bears Find a Way to Win at Home?

Northern Colorado Bears Recent Game/Games

Northern Colorado improved to 14-6 on the season with an 86-72 road win over Idaho State on Monday. The Bears, who entered the game as 1-point favorites, covered the spread, and the total points of 158 went over the pre-game line of 144.5.

After trailing 41-36 at halftime, Northern Colorado turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points while holding Idaho State to 31.

Northern Colorado’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 61.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.4%, thanks to 67.6% shooting on two-pointers and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 20 threes.

Despite struggles at the free-throw line, where they shot just 52.6%, the Bears’ balanced attack saw five players score in double figures. Jake O’Neil led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaron Rillie contributed 17 points and 8 assists.

Despite Northern Colorado’s strong defensive effort, they still allowed 72 points. The Bears held their opponent to 37% shooting overall, with 24 made field goals on 64 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Northern Colorado gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws.