Montana State vs Colorado Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 3, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/03/2025, 02:55 AM ET

Montana State vs Colorado Information

The Montana State Bobcats will start the 2025 season Tuesday night at 9:00 PM with a game inside the CU Events Center against the Colorado Buffaloes. Montana State had a below-average season last year, finishing with 15 wins and 18 losses across 33 games. The Colorado Buffaloes open the season Monday night following a 14-win campaign a year ago that ended with a 19-point loss to Villanova in the College Basketball Crown tournament first round. Stay in the action with our free College Basketball Picks.

Montana State Preview

Offensively, Montana State was horrendous a year ago, ranking 251st in the country, averaging 71.33 points on 45.5% shoot from the floor. Defensively, Montana State was much better than their offense, ranking 99th in the land, allowing 69.6 points per game. Patrick McMahon is the top returning scorer from Montana State this season after averaging 9.9 points in 23.4 minutes across 33 games played last season.

Colorado Preview

The Colorado offense struggled immensely last season, ranking 291st in the country, averaging 69.7 points on 44.3% shooting. Defensively, Colorado was just as bad, ranking 176 in the country, allowing better than 71.8 points per game. Bangot Dak is the top scorer back for Colorado this season after averaging 8.2 points in exactly 20 minutes per game through 35 games a year ago. Senior Elijah Malone is also back this season for Colorado after averaging 7.9 points a year ago despite playing less than 19 minutes per game.

Montana State vs Colorado Prediction

Both teams were mediocre a year ago, but Colorado is the better team in this matchup. Look for the Buffaloes to do the work on both sides of the ball as they overwhelm A lackluster Montana State team. Take Colorado to do the job as they get the win and cover at home to start the year undefeated. Final Score Prediction, Colorado Buffaloes win and cover 79-55.

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