Montana Grizzlies vs Louisville Cardinals NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

The Montana Grizzlies travel to face the #11 Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. This non-conference game will be shown on ACCN at 12:00 PM ET. The Grizzlies, representing the Big Sky Conference, have a balanced 6-6 record this season.

On the other side, the Cardinals hold a strong 9-2 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference, with an impressive 7-0 mark at home. The spread favors Louisville at -30.5, indicating they are heavy favorites. The over/under for the game is set at 167.5 points.

Montana Grizzlies vs Louisville Cardinals Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Montana Grizzlies vs #11 Louisville Cardinals
  • Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville KY
  • Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Montana Grizzlies Spread: +30.5 (-116)
    • Louisville Cardinals Spread: -30.5 (-109)
    • Over/Under: 167.5

Montana Grizzlies Team Preview

The Montana Grizzlies are currently holding a balanced 6-6 record for the 2026 regular season. They have shown strength at home with a 4-4 record and have matched that with a 2-2 record on the road. In their recent game against Montana Tech, the Grizzlies fell short by 7 points, scoring 75 against the Orediggers’ 82.

Offensively, the Grizzlies are averaging 83.2 points per game, making them competitive in their scoring capabilities. They have a solid field goal percentage of 50.5%, which ranks them 25th. Their ability to grab rebounds stands out as well, with an average of 39.3 per game, placing them 93rd in this category.

On the player front, Money Williams has been a key contributor, averaging 19.4 points per game. Te’Jon Sawyer and Brooklyn Hicks also bring value, with averages of 10.2 and 10.1 points respectively. The Grizzlies will look to these players to continue driving their performance as they progress through the season.

Louisville Cardinals Team Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have shown strength in their recent games. They hold a 9-2 record for the season. At home, they are unbeaten with a perfect 7-0 record.

Offensively, the Cardinals score 91.4 points per game, ranking them 15th nationally. They are effective with a 47% field goal percentage. Their three-point shooting is strong, making 12.6 per game, placing them 5th in the nation.

Key players like Ryan Conwell and Mikel Brown Jr. contribute significantly to the team’s performance. Conwell averages 19.6 points per game, while Brown Jr. adds 16.6. Both players are crucial in keeping the Cardinals competitive this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, consider taking Montana at +30.5. Louisville is strong with 91.4 points per game, but Montana scores 83.2 points per game. The projected score is Louisville 91, Montana 84. Montana’s offense, ranking in the top 100 for points per game, suggests they can keep it closer than 30.5 points.

For the over/under pick, go with the under 167.5. Both teams score well, but the projected total is 175. The Montana Grizzlies average 66.8 possessions per game, which is on the slower side. This slower pace could help keep the total under 167.5 points.