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Montana State @ Northern Arizona

Current Records: Montana State 12-5; Northern Arizona 6-9

What to Know

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks haven't won a matchup against the Montana State Bobcats since Dec. 31 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. Northern Arizona and Montana State will face off in a Big Sky battle at 8 p.m. ET at Walkup Skydome. If the game is anything like their last meeting in last January, where the Bobcats won 58-53, we could be in for a big score.

On Monday, the Lumberjacks narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Idaho Vandals 74-72.

Meanwhile, the Montana Grizzlies typically have all the answers at home, but last week Montana State proved too difficult a challenge. Montana State picked up a 66-59 win.

Northern Arizona is expected to lose this next one by 7.5. True fans might be the only ones betting on them, currently 4-9 ATS, to cover the spread.

Their wins bumped the Lumberjacks to 6-9 and the Bobcats to 12-5. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Walkup Skydome -- Flagstaff, Arizona
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $14.84

Odds

The Bobcats are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Lumberjacks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bobcats as an 8-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Montana State have won eight out of their last 11 games against Northern Arizona.

  • Jan 23, 2021 - Montana State 58 vs. Northern Arizona 53
  • Jan 21, 2021 - Montana State 62 vs. Northern Arizona 51
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Montana State 63 vs. Northern Arizona 57
  • Dec 30, 2019 - Montana State 63 vs. Northern Arizona 61
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Montana State 84 vs. Northern Arizona 73
  • Dec 31, 2018 - Northern Arizona 74 vs. Montana State 68
  • Jan 25, 2018 - Northern Arizona 77 vs. Montana State 75
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Montana State 76 vs. Northern Arizona 73
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Northern Arizona 69 vs. Montana State 63
  • Feb 11, 2016 - Montana State 101 vs. Northern Arizona 58
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Montana State 74 vs. Northern Arizona 72