Who's Playing

Northern Arizona @ Montana State

Current Records: Northern Arizona 9-15; Montana State 19-5

What to Know

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks haven't won a contest against the Montana State Bobcats since Dec. 31 of 2018, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Northern Arizona's road trip will continue as they head to Max Worthington Arena at 2 p.m. ET to face off against Montana State. The Lumberjacks aren't favored, but they just beat the odds in their last game, so don't count them out.

The Montana Grizzlies typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Northern Arizona proved too difficult a challenge. Northern Arizona managed a 72-67 win over Montana.

Meanwhile, the Bobcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Portland State Vikings 77-74.

Their wins bumped Northern Arizona to 9-15 and Montana State to 19-5. Watch the matchup 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: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Max Worthington Arena -- Bozeman, Montana
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bobcats are a big 13-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 a 13.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Montana State have won nine out of their last 12 games against Northern Arizona.

  • Jan 20, 2022 - Montana State 89 vs. Northern Arizona 84
  • 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