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Northern Colorado vs. Montana State prediction: Why Montana State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Northern Colorado vs Montana State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Men's college basketball action continues on New Year's Day at 9:00 PM ET as Northern Colorado takes on Montana State in men's college basketball action at Worthington Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Montana State as the most likely winner of the Northern Colorado vs. Montana State game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Northern Colorado and Montana State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Montana State a 62% chance of defeating Northern Colorado. Our predicted final score has Montana State winning 77-74.
According to our model, Montana State (-2.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Northern Colorado | Montana State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-102) | -2.5 (-114) |
| Moneyline | +132 | -148 |
| Total | o153.5 (-115) | u153.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana State 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 State -2.5 | -114 |
| Moneyline | Montana State | -148 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Montana State to win.
Northern Colorado vs. Montana State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Montana State and Northern Colorado at Worthington Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Northern Colorado vs. Montana State
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Worthington Arena
Conclusion
We predict Montana State, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Northern Colorado on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Northern Colorado vs. Montana State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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