The No. 1 seed Northern Colorado Bears (24-8, 15-3 Big Sky) and the No. 5 seed Montana State Bobcats (15-17, 9-9 Big Sky) face off in the Big Sky Tournament Tuesday at Idaho Central Arena, starting at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU. Northern Colorado is favored by 5.5 points. Both teams are looking to take another step toward a conference title and an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket. The matchup’s over/under is set at 145.5.
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Northern Colorado Cover -5.5 vs Montana State -108
Northern Colorado vs. Montana State betting lines
- Northern Colorado moneyline odds to win: -231
- Montana State moneyline odds to win: +190
- Spread: Northern Colorado (-5.5)
- Total: 145.5
Northern Colorado statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The Bears’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, racking up 79.9 points a contest compared to the 81.1 they’ve averaged this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Northern Colorado concede 2.2 fewer points per game (70.5) than its season-long average (72.7).
- During their past 10 outings, the Bears are making 0.7 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.3 compared to 8.6 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (43.3% compared to 37.6% season-long).
Northern Colorado betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-13-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 10-9-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 18-10-0 (Home: 9-3-0; Away: 9-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-3 (Home: 10-2; Away: 6-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.9 (first in nation) | 45.4 (264th) | 31.7 (189th) | 27.8 (22nd) | 16.2 (38th) | 10.9 (150th) |
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Montana State statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- The Bobcats are compiling 73.1 points per contest over their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 72.2.
- While Montana State is allowing 69.6 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its past 10 games, allowing 68.8 points per contest.
- The Bobcats are sinking 0.6 fewer three-pointers per contest in their last 10 games (7.7) compared to their season average (8.3), but they are putting up a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (35.8%) compared to their season mark (34.6%).
Montana State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-18-0 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 5-12-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-4-0 (As Favorite: 10-9-0; As Underdog: 3-9-0)
- O-U-P: 16-15-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 9-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-6 (Home: 10-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-11 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-11)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.2 (104th in nation) | 43.2 (136th) | 29.0 (326th) | 32.0 (240th) | 13.4 (196th) | 9.4 (28th) |
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