It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Northern Colorado Bears (10-5, 4-0 BigSky) welcome the Montana Grizzlies (10-6, 3-2 BigSky) to Bank of Colorado Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Montana Grizzlies at Northern Colorado Bears Free Prediction
In the Grizzlies’ last game, they were topped by the Eastern Washington Eagles, 78-71. One of Eastern Washington’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Montana had 19. Montana’s Sayeed Pridgett played well, putting up 16 points and nine rebounds.
The Bears were victorious over the Eastern Washington Eagles in their last contest, 75-63. Northern Colorado’s 0.333 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Eastern Washington, who had a rate of 0.180. The Bears’ mark was above their season average of 0.255. Jordan Davis was the game’s top scorer with 30 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field.
After the Grizzlies won all three meetings against the Bears last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Montana won 91-89. The Grizzlies had a much better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 17.6) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 vs. 31.3).
Northern Colorado figures to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Bears currently rank 23rd in offensive efficiency, while the Grizzlies rank 158th in defensive efficiency.
Montana Grizzlies at Northern Colorado Bears Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Northern Colorado, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Northern Colorado ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (28.0) while Montana ranks 145th (22.5).
The Bears rank 125th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Grizzlies rank 226th (32.8).
Montana ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Northern Colorado ranks 66th (11.9).
The Grizzlies rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while the Bears rank 65th (3.0).
Montana averages 6.4 steals per game, which ranks 106th in the nation. Northern Colorado ranks 131st in steals allowed per game (7.0).
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The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 6.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (7.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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