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Northern Colorado vs. Montana prediction: Why Northern Colorado is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Colorado vs Montana predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 6:00 PM ET as Northern Colorado takes on Montana in men's college basketball action at Dahlberg Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Northern Colorado a slight edge with a 53% win probability over Montana.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Northern Colorado vs. Montana matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northern Colorado and Montana 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Northern Colorado a 53% chance of defeating Montana. Our predicted final score has Northern Colorado winning 79-78.
According to our model, Montana (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 160.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Colorado | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-110) | +1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | -122 | +105 |
| Total | o160.5 (-115) | u160.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Montana +1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Montana | +105 |
| Total | Under 160.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Montana +1.5 at the spread.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Montana and Northern Colorado at Dahlberg Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Colorado vs. Montana
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Dahlberg Arena
Conclusion
We predict Northern Colorado, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Montana on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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