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North Dakota State Bison Defeat Montana Grizzlies 81-72

North Dakota State Bison
North Dakota State Bison6-3
81
Montana Grizzlies
Montana Grizzlies4-5
72

Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Dahlberg Arena

North Dakota State Bison 81, Montana Grizzlies 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won North Dakota State Bison vs Montana Grizzlies?

North Dakota State Bison beat Montana Grizzlies 81-72 at Dahlberg Arena on December 3, 2025.

Who was favored in North Dakota State Bison vs Montana Grizzlies?

Montana Grizzlies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The underdog won.

In a competitive matchup at Dahlberg Arena, the North Dakota State Bison secured an 81-72 victory over the Montana Grizzlies. This win is significant for the Bison, improving their record to 7-3, while the Grizzlies fall to 4-6. The game showcased a strong performance from the Bison, who managed to maintain control throughout the contest, particularly in the second half.

Both teams entered the game with differing recent forms. The Grizzlies had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games but were struggling with a three-game losing streak, averaging 83.9 points scored and allowing 73.3 points per game during that stretch. In contrast, the Bison also held a 6-4 record in their last ten games but were coming off a loss, averaging 81.0 points scored and allowing 69.6 points per game.

At home, the Grizzlies had a record of 4-2, while their away record stood at 2-2. The Bison, on the other hand, had a strong home record of 5-1 but struggled with an away record of 1-3. This game was particularly crucial for the Grizzlies as they aimed to turn their fortunes around after a disappointing stretch.

The matchup also had historical significance, as both teams had previously faced each other, but the specifics of those encounters were not detailed in the provided facts. However, the current season's context added an extra layer of intrigue to this fixture.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both sides were at full strength for this game. The absence of injury concerns likely contributed to the competitive nature of the match.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Grizzlies favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 153.5. The odds indicated a close contest, reflecting the expectations of a tightly contested game. The Grizzlies were priced at -175.0 for the money line, while the Bison were at 145.0.

The conditions for the game were not explicitly mentioned, but the indoor setting of Dahlberg Arena typically provides a controlled environment for basketball, minimizing external factors that could impact play.

As the game unfolded, the Bison demonstrated their resilience and ability to execute under pressure. Key scoring plays in the second half included free throws by Damari Wheeler-Thomas, who contributed significantly to the Bison's lead. Brooklyn Hicks also made notable contributions with a layup assisted by Money Williams, helping to maintain momentum for the Bison.

Ultimately, the Bison's ability to capitalize on free throws and maintain their scoring efficiency proved decisive. The Grizzlies, despite their efforts, were unable to close the gap, and their home court advantage could not translate into a victory. With this result, the Bison will look to build on their success, while the Grizzlies will need to regroup and address their recent struggles as they move forward in the season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsMONT -3.5 153.5 o -108 / u -112 North Dakota State Bison +145 · Montana Grizzlies -175

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Leaders

  • PointsMoney Williams21Montana Grizzlies
  • AssistsMoney Williams5Montana Grizzlies
  • ReboundsBrooklyn Hicks6Montana Grizzlies
  • PointsDamari Wheeler-Thomas23North Dakota State Bison
  • AssistsDamari Wheeler-Thomas5North Dakota State Bison
  • ReboundsMarkhi Strickland7North Dakota State Bison

Recent form

Montana Grizzlies

Last 10: 6-4Streak L383.9 scored · 73.3 allowed per game4-2 at home

  • L87-95vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 26
  • L63-68vs Lamar CardinalsNov 23
  • L81-86at Texas A&M AggiesNov 19
  • W90-82vs Cal Poly MustangsNov 15
  • W102-93at UNLV RebelsNov 12
  • L68-91at Stanford CardinalNov 8
  • W73-39vs Ottawa (AZ) SpiritNov 6
  • W106-41vs Northwest Indian RedHawksNov 4
  • W91-83at Northern Colorado BearsMar 13
  • W78-55vs Idaho VandalsMar 12

North Dakota State Bison

Last 10: 6-4Streak L181 scored · 69.6 allowed per game1-3 away

  • L80-85at Arkansas State Red WolvesNov 28
  • W56-43at Jacksonville State GamecocksNov 26
  • W82-67vs Jamestown JimmiesNov 20
  • W92-85vs Southern Illinois SalukisNov 18
  • W111-38vs St. Scholastica SaintsNov 13
  • W90-68vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 12
  • L68-80at UC Davis AggiesNov 6
  • L65-67at Oregon State BeaversNov 4
  • L84-85vs South Dakota CoyotesMar 8
  • W82-78vs South Dakota CoyotesFeb 27

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
North Dakota State27-8-14-2
St. Thomas24-10212-4
North Dakota18-17410-6
South Dakota16-1668-8
Omaha16-1768-8
Denver15-1778-8
South Dakota State14-1877-9
Oral Roberts10-23104-12
Kansas City4-27131-15
Portland State20-11-13-5
Montana State18-14112-6
Eastern Washington14-19211-7
Northern Colorado20-12310-8
Montana18-16310-8
Weber State16-16310-8
Idaho21-1549-9
Sacramento State10-2186-12
Idaho State13-2085-13
Northern Arizona10-2294-14

Box score

StatNorth Dakota State BisonMontana Grizzlies
Field goals28-6228-58
Field goal %4548
Three-pointers5-238-25
Three-point %2232
Free throws20-228-13
Free throw %9162
Rebounds3631
Offensive rebounds138
Defensive rebounds2323
Assists1515
Steals88
Blocks34
Turnovers1014
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls10
Technical fouls, total10
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers1513
Fast-break points237
Points in the paint4034
Fouls1419
Largest lead115
Lead changes55
Time in front7517

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half49-40Money Williams made Jumper.
  2. 2nd Half51-40Treyson Anderson made Jumper. Assisted by Trevian Carson.
  3. 2nd Half51-43Brooklyn Hicks made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Te'Jon Sawyer.
  4. 2nd Half51-45Brooklyn Hicks made Jumper.
  5. 2nd Half51-46Money Williams made Free Throw.
  6. 2nd Half51-48Brooklyn Hicks made Jumper.
  7. 2nd Half53-48Trevian Carson made Jumper. Assisted by Andy Stefonowicz.
  8. 2nd Half53-50Courtney Anderson Jr. made Jumper.
  9. 2nd Half54-50Markhi Strickland made Free Throw.
  10. 2nd Half55-50Markhi Strickland made Free Throw.
  11. 2nd Half55-53Courtney Anderson Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Money Williams.
  12. 2nd Half57-53Markhi Strickland made Jumper.
  13. 2nd Half57-55Brooklyn Hicks made Layup.
  14. 2nd Half59-55Markhi Strickland made Jumper.
  15. 2nd Half59-56Tyler Isaak made Free Throw.
  16. 2nd Half59-57Tyler Isaak made Free Throw.
  17. 2nd Half61-57Treyson Anderson made Layup. Assisted by Damari Wheeler-Thomas.
  18. 2nd Half61-59Money Williams made Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Isaak.
  19. 2nd Half64-59Treyson Anderson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damari Wheeler-Thomas.
  20. 2nd Half67-59Trevian Carson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andy Stefonowicz.
  21. 2nd Half67-62Tyler Isaak made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Te'Jon Sawyer.
  22. 2nd Half68-62Andy Stefonowicz made Free Throw.
  23. 2nd Half69-62Andy Stefonowicz made Free Throw.
  24. 2nd Half69-63Money Williams made Free Throw.
  25. 2nd Half70-63Andy Stefonowicz made Free Throw.
  26. 2nd Half71-63Andy Stefonowicz made Free Throw.
  27. 2nd Half72-63Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  28. 2nd Half73-63Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  29. 2nd Half73-65Money Williams made Layup.
  30. 2nd Half74-65Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  31. 2nd Half75-65Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  32. 2nd Half75-67Money Williams made Layup.
  33. 2nd Half76-67Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  34. 2nd Half77-67Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  35. 2nd Half77-69Brooklyn Hicks made Layup. Assisted by Money Williams.
  36. 2nd Half78-69Trevian Carson made Free Throw.
  37. 2nd Half79-69Trevian Carson made Free Throw.
  38. 2nd Half79-72Tyler Thompson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Money Williams.
  39. 2nd Half80-72Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.
  40. 2nd Half81-72Damari Wheeler-Thomas made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Montana Grizzlies, below favours North Dakota State Bison.

Venue

  • Dahlberg ArenaMissoula, MT
  • Attendance2580
  • OfficialsJustin Shamion, Alexander Thompson, Ray Ames

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