Montana Grizzlies

Montana Grizzlies

Feb 8, 2025

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
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Montana Grizzlies vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Prediction – 2/8/2025

The Montana Grizzlies will face off with the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on February 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm EST. The opening betting odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks as +1.5 underdogs. The total for this matchup has been set at 149.5 -112.

Overview of Montana Grizzlies

The Montana Grizzlies have been a formidable presence in their conference, known for a robust defense and disciplined play. Their tenacity has often made them challenging to beat, whether they're playing at home or on the road. Their strategic play is often centered around creating turnovers and capitalizing on fast breaks, a style that keeps opposing teams on their toes. As we move deeper into the season, their consistency is something to watch closely.

Overview of Northern Arizona Lumberjacks

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, meanwhile, have built a reputation for their dynamic offensive plays. They're a team that can be particularly dangerous on their own turf, leveraging the support of the home crowd and the comfort of familiar territory. The Lumberjacks are known for their high-tempo game and aggressive shooting, relying on a quick offense to keep they opponents guessing. This matchup against the Grizzlies presents an interesting clash of styles.

Betting Insights

With the opening odds marking Northern Arizona as +1.5 underdogs, there’s plenty of room for savvy bettors to find value. The Grizzlies’ consistent form might suggest that the odds could tilt in their favor, but Northern Arizona’s home advantage should not be underestimated. When it comes to the total of 149.5, both teams promise a high-energy game, which makes the over an interesting prospect to consider.

Key Factors

1. **Defensive Edge**: The Grizzlies' defensive might is their biggest asset. If they can enforce their game plan and limit the Lumberjacks' scoring opportunities, it will significantly tilt the odds. 2. **Home Court Advantage**: The Lumberjacks' familiarity with their home court and the accompanying fan support can provide the momentum swing, especially in tight game situations. 3. **Tempo Control**: Northern Arizona's fast-paced game needs to be checked by Montana. The Grizzlies' ability to slow the game down will be crucial in controlling the flow of the match.

Pick and Analysis

In this high-stakes encounter, expect the Grizzlies to lean on their steady defensive strategies to counteract the Lumberjacks' offensive prowess. While Northern Arizona's home impact could make a significant difference, it is the Grizzlies’ disciplined approach that may bring them the edge. Given these dynamics, the smart money might lean towards Montana covering the spread. As for the point total, the energetic nature of Northern Arizona could lead to a high-scoring game, making the over a tempting choice here. Get daily NCAABB picks here.

Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-1.0/-110
49% MONT
+1.0/-110
51% NARZ

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-116
61% MONT
-105
39% NARZ

Total Pick Consensus

149.5/-108
84% UN
149.5/-112
16% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

MONT
Team Stats Per Game
NARZ
76.41
PTS GM
71.21
55.12
FGA
56.27
.499
FG%
.450
.353
3PT%
.352
7.28
ORB
7.7
0.77
DRB
0.74
31.91
TRB
32.09
19.5
FTA
18.21
.729
FT%
.717
13.56
AST
13.03
3.38
BLK
3.21
11.12
TO
10.67
16
PF
16.55

Defense/Offense

MONT
Team Stats Per Game
NARZ
73.19
PTS GM
75.85
58.91
FGA
61.3
.455
FG%
.455
.331
3PT%
.350
9.62
ORB
11.85
0.72
DRB
0.78
32.78
TRB
37.7
17.56
FTA
18.12
.731
FT%
.661
12.69
AST
14.91
2.84
BLK
1.55
10.97
TO
10.18
17.72
PF
16

Offense/Defense

MONT
Advanced Game Stats
NARZ
68.1
Pace
68.1
111.7
Off.Rate
104.6
.354
FTr
.324
.366
3PAr
.378
.593
TS%
.548
49.3
TRB%
46.0
49.3
AST%
51.4
9.2
STL%
8.2
8.7
BLK%
8.4
.564
eFG%
.517
14.7
TOV%
14.1
23.9
ORB%
22.9
.258
TF/FGA
.232

Defense/Offense

MONT
Advanced Game Stats
NARZ
68.1
Pace
68.1
107.0
Off.Rate
111.4
.298
FTr
.296
.345
3PAr
.378
.544
TS%
.542
50.7
TRB%
54.0
47.3
AST%
53.5
8.3
STL%
8.9
8.1
BLK%
4.4
.512
eFG%
.521
14.0
TOV%
12.7
28.1
ORB%
32.7
.218
TF/FGA
.195

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
MONT NARZ
MONT NARZ
Consensus
-1.5 (-107)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.0 (-107)
+1.0 (-114)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.0 (-110)
+1.0 (-110)
-1.5 (-104)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-104)
+1.5 (-118)
-1.5 (-104)
+1.5 (-105)
-1.0 (-104)
+1.0 (-117)
-1.5 (-110)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.0 (-110)
+1.0 (-110)
-1.5 (-102)
+1.5 (-110)
-1.5 (-102)
+1.5 (-118)
Open
Current
Book
MONT NARZ
MONT NARZ
Consensus
-125
+105
-116
-105
-125
+105
-120
+100
-128
+104
-115
-105
-132
+110
-110
-110
-125
+105
-125
+105
-125
+105
-115
-105
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
149.0 (-110)
149.0 (-110)
149.5 (-115)
149.5 (-107)
149.0 (-110)
149.0 (-110)
149.0 (-112)
149.0 (-108)
149.5 (-110)
149.5 (-114)
149.5 (-108)
149.5 (-111)
149.5 (-108)
149.5 (-113)
149.5 (-117)
149.5 (-105)
149.5 (-110)
149.5 (-110)
149.0 (-110)
149.0 (-110)
149.5 (-110)
149.5 (-110)
149.5 (-110)
149.5 (-110)

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