Northern Colorado Bears at Montana Grizzlies Free Prediction 02/25/19

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It will be a clash between two phenomenal offenses when the Montana Grizzlies (20-6, 13-2 BigSky) take on the Northern Colorado Bears (17-9, 11-4 BigSky) at Dahlberg Arena. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Northern Colorado Bears at Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds

In their last game, the Grizzlies defeated the Montana State Bobcats, 89-83, while the Bears fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 88-78.

Montana dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 28.1) and a turnover percentage of 16.8 (worse than their season average of 15.3). For those same stats, Montana State recorded marks of 32.0 and 17.8, respectively. Northern Colorado, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.106). Montana was lifted by Ahmaad Rorie, who put up 18 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Jordan Davis, meanwhile played a key role for Northern Colorado with 20 points and seven assists.

In their first matchup this year, Jamar Akoh led the Grizzlies to an 88-64 victory. He notched a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Montana made seven of their 13 three pointers (53.8 percent). Northern Colorado was, meanwhile, just 2-15 (13.3 percent).

This contest figures to be a shootout as a pair of the NCAA’s top offenses square off. Montana currently ranks 27th with 113.8 points per 100 possessions and Northern Colorado is 45th (112.2).

Northern Colorado Bears vs. Montana Grizzlies Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Northern Colorado, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Northern Colorado ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while Montana ranks 166th (22.0).
  • The Grizzlies allow the 15th-fewest assists per game (10.3) while the Bears rank 50th (11.5).
  • Montana is 28th in the NCAA with 31.5 rebounds allowed per game while Northern Colorado is 52nd with 32.4 rebounds allowed per game.
  • The Grizzlies rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Bears rank 118th (6.4).
  • Montana ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Northern Colorado ranks 87th (3.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, up from 8.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.0 points per game (4.6 below their season average).