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Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs Montana Grizzlies 1/1/26 NCAAB Free Pick

Alright, folks, we've got an exciting NCAAB matchup between the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and the Montana Grizzlies on the horizon. Let's dive into the stats and figure out where the smart money might be in this showdown.

First off, both teams are coming into this game without any current streaks. The Lumberjacks are standing at the 7th position with a record of 6 wins and 7 losses. They've been solid at home with a 6-1 record but have struggled on the road, sitting at 0-5 away from home. Northern Arizona has been scoring an average of 70.6 points per game while allowing 69.7 points on defense.

On the other side, we have the Grizzlies holding the 5th position with the same 6-7 record as the Lumberjacks. Montana has been decent at home with a 4-4 record and slightly better on the road at 2-3. They've been putting up more points than their opponents, averaging 75.1 points while giving up 69.5 points per game.

Now, let's talk about the power ratings. The Lumberjacks have a power rating of 59.34 with a win percentage of 46.2%. Their points differential is a narrow 1.62, indicating they've been involved in close games.

On the other hand, the Grizzlies boast a higher power rating of 149.00 with the same win percentage as Northern Arizona. Their points differential stands at 6.08, showing they've had a bit more comfortable margins in their games.

Looking at the game odds, the Lumberjacks are the underdogs with a spread of +7.0, while the Grizzlies are favored by -7.0. The moneyline is set at -115 for Northern Arizona and -105 for Montana. The over/under is at 148.5 points, with both the over and under sitting at -110.

In conclusion, while the Lumberjacks have been competitive, the Grizzlies seem to have a slight edge in terms of power ratings and points differentials. However, the home-court advantage for Montana could play a significant factor in this game.

Keep an eye on the total points scored as both teams have been relatively close in their offensive and defensive performances. This game could come down to who controls the pace and executes better on both ends of the floor.

So, if you're placing your bets, consider the Grizzlies as the favorites, but don't count out the Lumberjacks just yet. It's shaping up to be an intriguing matchup that could go either way. Enjoy the game!

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks to beat the home team Montana Grizzlies 78-71