The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (6-3) will be at Dahlberg Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (4-7) in a BigSky matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Montana Grizzlies Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Grizzlies were beaten by the Omaha Mavericks, 87-82, while the Lumberjacks lost a winnable game to the Pepperdine Waves, 75-73.
Northern Arizona held Pepperdine to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 30.3) while Montana had a turnover percentage of 7.7 (better than their season average of 19.4). Sayeed Pridgett had a good performance for Montana with 32 points and eight rebounds. Cameron Shelton, meanwhile led the way for Northern Arizona, recording 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Grizzlies dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the last contest, Montana won 66-64. Montana’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Northern Arizona. The Grizzlies had a rate of 0.148, while the Lumberjacks posted a mark of 0.088.
It might be a tough matchup for Montana on the offensive glass. Since the 2018-19 season, the Grizzlies rank 324th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while Northern Arizona ranks 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.3 percent).
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Montana Grizzlies Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Northern Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Northern Arizona ranks 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.8) while Montana ranks 255th (20.5).
- The Lumberjacks average 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 133rd in the NCAA. The Grizzlies rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5).
- The Lumberjacks average 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. The Grizzlies rank 139th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
- Northern Arizona ranks 65th in assists per game (12.8) while Montana ranks 109th in assists allowed per game (11.1).
