Montana vs Wisconsin NCAA Tournament First Round Odds, Best Picks & Betting Analysis (March 20)
Montana takes on Wisconsin in a compelling NCAA Tournament First Round matchup this Thursday at 1:30 pm ET in Denver. The Grizzlies enter on a hot streak, going 14-1 in their last 15 games, while Wisconsin holds a solid 10-5 record in that span.
Three NFL players in red uniforms
Key Stats:
- Montana: 19-12-3 ATS, 13-5-3 ATS in conference
- Wisconsin: 22-13 ATS, 16-8 ATS in Big 10
- Current Spread: Wisconsin -17.5
- Moneyline: Wisconsin -2100, Montana +1100
- Total: 152.5 (Under -115)
Montana Analysis:
- Hot streak of 14-1 with 11 wins by 5+ points
- Strong offensive showing recently (91 points vs Northern Colorado)
- Concerns about early-season blowout losses to Oregon and Tennessee
- Ranks 356th in offensive rebounds (7.2 per game)
Wisconsin Analysis:
- Led by John Tonje (19.2 PPG) and John Blackwell (15.5 PPG)
- Nation's best free-throw shooting (82.4%)
- 15-10 as favorites this season
- Covered in 11 of last 12 wins
- Ranks 272nd in offensive rebounds (9.7 per game)
Best Bets:
- Over 152.5 (-105): Montana's scoring ability and Wisconsin's offensive potential suggest a high-scoring affair
- Montana +17.5 (-115): Despite early-season struggles, Montana's current form indicates they can keep it competitive
The game will be broadcast on TBS, with the winner advancing to face the BYU/VCU victor.