Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Montana Grizzlies NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Lumberjacks and Grizzlies. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Grizzlies at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, MT. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Big Sky conference contest is set at 151.5 points, with Montana being favored by -7.5 at home against Northern Arizona.
NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS MONTANA GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +7.5
This game will be played at Dahlberg Arena at 9:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Grizzlies.
- Even though we have Montana winning straight-up, we like Northern Arizona at +7.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 151.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Lumberjacks Pull Off a Road Win?
Northern Arizona improved to 6-5 on the season with an 80-77 win over Weber State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Lumberjacks entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 157, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.
Northern Arizona led 41-38 at halftime and matched Weber State’s 39 points in the second half to secure the win.
Northern Arizona put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9%. They connected on 44.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 8 of 18 from deep, and went 14 of 18 from the free-throw line, good for 77.8%.
Trent McLaughlin led the way with 30 points, shooting 60.0% overall and 50.0% from three-point range. Jayden Jackson added 21 points, hitting both of his three-point attempts, while Vasilije Vucinic contributed 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
Northern Arizona’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 53% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Northern Arizona’s opponent shot 44%, hitting 8 of 18 three-point attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%. The Lumberjacks gave up 7 offensive rebounds.
Will the Grizzlies Win at Home?
Montana evened their record at 6-6 with a 73-71 road win over Idaho on Saturday. The Grizzlies were -2 favorites, and the game ended in a push against the spread. The total points of 144 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.
After trailing 32-29 at halftime, Montana turned things around by scoring 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39.
Montana’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 53.8% from the field and 61.5% in effective field goal percentage. They hit 61.8% of their two-point shots and 38.9% from beyond the arc, while connecting on 62.5% of their free throws.
Malik Moore, Money Williams, and Jack Payne each contributed 18 points, with Moore hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Kristian Gonzalez led the team with 19 points, and Joe Pridgen added 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Montana’s defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 51% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Montana’s defense held their opponents to 8 made threes on 27 attempts, a 29% shooting percentage. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 9 free throws.