Northern Iowa vs Montana Prediction 12-16-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Iowa vs Montana Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  December 16th, at the McLeod Center. 

Northern Iowa is on Fire

Northern Iowa has all kinds of confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against Omaha, Northern Iowa scored 78 points while the defense gave up 58 points and that led to the defeat. Center Jacob Hutson had a strong game putting up 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Northern Iowa on the season is averaging 76.4 points while their defense is giving up 64.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 176th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Tytan Anderson is averaging 13 points while shooting 55.7 percent from the field. 

Can Montana Build on Last Win?

Montana has won five of the last six games with the only loss coming against St Thomas a couple of games ago. In the last game against Montana Tech, the offense scored 89 points, and they ended up winning by 29 points. Guard Joe Pridgen had a strong game putting up 21 points, 13 rebounds, and one assist. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. Montana on the season is averaging 77.3 points while their defense is giving up 72.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 150th in the league while the defense is ranked 205th. Guard Money Williams has been the top player averaging 13.9 points while shooting 50.8 percent from the field. Williams and others are going to need to step up to get the job done. Montana will meet San Francisco, Eastern Washington, Idaho, Northern Arizona, and Northern Colorado after this game. 

Why Montana Will Cover the Spread Against Northern Iowa

• Montana has won each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Northern Iowa vs Montana Prediction

Give me Montana here. Yes, Northern Iowa has played well heading into this game, but so has Montana and they have the offense to keep this game close. Montana on the season is averaging 77.3 points per game and they are going to have no issue getting the offense out to a fast start here. Northern Iowa might win, but Montana is going to cover the spread here. Back Montana against the spread here.