Who's Playing

Northern Colorado @ Montana State

Current Records: Northern Colorado 18-13; Montana State 23-7

What to Know

The Montana State Bobcats and the Northern Colorado Bears are even-steven against one another since January of 2016 (6-6), but not for long. The Bobcats have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Northern Colorado at 6 p.m. ET March 5 at Max Worthington Arena. Montana State is out to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.

Montana State didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the Sacramento State Hornets on Thursday, but they still walked away with a 75-69 victory.

Meanwhile, the Montana Grizzlies typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Northern Colorado proved too difficult a challenge. Northern Colorado walked away with a 75-66 win.

The Bobcats are the favorite in this one, with an expected 6-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Montana State, who are 14-13-1 against the spread.

Montana State is now 23-7 while Northern Colorado sits at 18-13. Montana State is 17-5 after wins this season, Northern Colorado 10-7.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Max Worthington Arena -- Bozeman, Montana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $22.00

Odds

The Bobcats are a solid 6-point favorite against the Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Montana State and Northern Colorado both have six wins in their last 12 games.

  • Dec 02, 2021 - Northern Colorado 77 vs. Montana State 75
  • Jan 09, 2021 - Montana State 76 vs. Northern Colorado 74
  • Jan 07, 2021 - Montana State 79 vs. Northern Colorado 67
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Northern Colorado 75 vs. Montana State 61
  • Jan 02, 2020 - Northern Colorado 68 vs. Montana State 59
  • Feb 04, 2019 - Montana State 69 vs. Northern Colorado 66
  • Jan 14, 2019 - Northern Colorado 73 vs. Montana State 70
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Northern Colorado 86 vs. Montana State 63
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Montana State 76 vs. Northern Colorado 64
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Montana State 68 vs. Northern Colorado 53
  • Mar 03, 2016 - Montana State 81 vs. Northern Colorado 63
  • Jan 16, 2016 - Northern Colorado 78 vs. Montana State 76