Offensively, the game matches up Southern Utah's No. 175 nationally ranked offense (67.4 points per game) against a Grizzlies defense that sits as the No. 160 at 66.1 PPG. The Thunderbirds have been averaging 41.4% from the field, less than the Grizzlies have managed so far this season (47.4% on average).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Montana owns the country's No. 164-rated mark, allowing 69.2 points per game on the highway. Southern Utah, on the other hand, rates No. 181 in scoring at home.

In their last action, Montana was a 71-68 winner on the road against Montana State. They covered the 2.5-point spread as favorites. The Grizzlies got 17 points from Keron DeShields as Montana ran past Montana State 71-68 on Saturday at Worthington Arena.

Last time out for Southern Utah, they were a 62-61 loser as they battled Montana State at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 5-point favorite. Southern Utah got 19 points from Jackson Stevenett but lost anyway, 62-61, to Montana State on Thursday at Centrum Arena.

Montana Grizzlies Trends:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento State are 7-3
After playing Montana State are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

Southern Utah Thunderbirds Trends:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Northern Colorado are 0-2
After playing Montana State are 2-1
After a loss are 4-6

A few Grizzlies at Thunderbirds trends to consider:
Montana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Southern Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Southern Utah's last 12 games
Southern Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Southern Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games