Montana
Wisconsin vs. Montana: Preview, picks, and prediction
The Wisconsin Badgers are heading to Denver for their first-round matchup against the Montana Grizzlies, with tip-off set for Thursday at 12:30 p.m. central.
The Badgers earned a No. 3 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament, getting bumped back to the three line but missing out on their coveted destination of Milwaukee.
Instead, they’ll have a quick turnaround, heading out to Denver to play in one of the earliest games of the tournament, just days after playing four games in four days during the Big Ten Tournament.
Wisconsin currently stands at 26-9, which is the most wins they’ve had entering the tournament since their historic 2014-15 season that ended in a National Championship appearance.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies finished their season 25-9, including 15-3 in the Big Sky, as they won their conference tournament with wins over Northern Arizona, Idaho, and Northern Colorado.
What are all of the odds ahead of the game?
Odds(via FanDuel)
Spread: Wisconsin -17.5
Over/under points: 151.5
Prediction
I’ve alluded to my thoughts a couple of times this week, but I really like the matchup for the Badgers, despite all the extenuating circumstances with the quick turnaround, altitude in Denver, and recently playing four games in four days.
Wisconsin has a clear size advantage over Montana, as the Grizzlies have only one key rotational player who stands over 6’5 and that’s forward Te’Jon Sawyer, who stands at 6’8, 240 pounds and plays only 23 minutes per game.
Apart from that, Montana is a guard-oriented team, as each of their top five players in minutes and points per game are guards.
The Grizzlies aren’t elite offensively (99th in KenPom), don’t play at a fast tempo (193rd in the nation), and are porous defensively (253rd in KenPom). That doesn’t bode well against a Badgers team that is extremely efficient in the frontcourt and is at their best playing inside out.
Honestly, I don’t really see a path to a Montana win, even with the Grizzlies shooting 50 percent from the floor and 36 percent from three. They don’t run in transition, where the Badgers have been susceptible, and don’t have the size down low to give Wisconsin matchup troubles.
Not only am I predicting Wisconsin to win, but I’m going as far as saying the Badgers will cover the hefty 17.5-point spread.
My prediction: Wisconsin -17.5
Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See fanduel.com/sportsbook for details.
Montana
Cancer Support Community Montana expands to Helena
After approval from the board of trustees, Cancer Support Community Montana will expand and add a physical location in Helena.
Established in 2004, the non-profit currently has chapters in Missoula and Bozeman, while Helena has been operating as a chapter-in-development.
Now that members have voted to become a full chapter, they’re looking to find a permanent space in Helena where people can gather for support and connection.
Recent data shows nearly 600 people in the Helena area are diagnosed with cancer each year.
The non-profit offers free support programs with the goal of fostering community and breaking down barriers to care.
Montana
Montana Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for May 20, 2026
The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 20 drawing
10-28-30-46-57, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 20 drawing
05-14-26-39-46, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from May 20 drawing
14-18-25-30, Bonus: 07
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from May 20 drawing
12-27-37-40-66, Powerball: 17
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Montana Cash numbers from May 20 drawing
02-37-39-42-43
Check Montana Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 20 drawing
14-23-27-44-50, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Poll finds Jacobsen, Busse most favorable in Montana’s Western District primaries
In Montana’s Western District Democratic primary, Ryan Busse leads in favorability and familiarity, with Christi Jacobsen ahead among Republican candidates, according to a new Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll of registered voters.
Busse, a former Democratic candidate for governor, and Jacobsen, Montana’s secretary of state, were both on the ballot in 2024, when Busse won 43% of the votes in the 16 counties that comprise the Western District but only 38.6% of the total vote across the state. Jacobsen won 61.4% of the vote in her race, outperforming President Donald Trump.

In the poll, conducted in late April and early May, 32% of respondents said they viewed Busse favorably and 27% said they viewed Jacobson favorably. But among Democrats, 75% of respondents said they had a favorable impression of Busse, while 55% said they had a favorable impression of Sam Forstag and 47% said they had a favorable view of Russell Cleveland, two of the other Democratic candidates. Among Republicans, Jacobson had a 41% favorability rating while candidate Aaron Flint had a 40% rating.
Flint, a conservative radio talk show host, leads Republicans in first quarter fundraising and all candidates in PAC contributions. President Trump has also endorsed Flint, which could have some weight at the ballot box. According to the poll, 55% of Republican voters in the state are more likely to vote for a candidate if Trump has endorsed them. The other Republican in the race is Al ‘Doc’ Olszewski, a former state legislator and 2022 primary candidate for U.S. House, who received a 17% favorability rating among all Montanans and a 29% rating among Republicans.
In the Democratic race, Forstag, who leads all candidates in campaign spending, was unidentifiable to 53% of respondents, while Cleveland, who is only 1 of 2 candidates in the field to receive zero PAC contributions, was identifiable to 58% of voters. Matt Rains, the other candidate without PAC contributions, was unidentifiable by 60% of respondents.
The poll of Western District voters was conducted by the Rutgers-New Brunswick Eagleton Institute of Politics. The margin of error is +/-4.3%. Voters were not polled about Libertarian Nick Sheedy, or independent Kimberly Persico.
The MTFP–Eagleton poll surveyed 815 Montana registered voters who were invited by text message to complete an online survey. Data was collected from April 29, 2025, to May 7, 2026.
Participants were recruited using a probability-based method, meaning they were randomly drawn from the state’s registered voter file so every voter had a known chance of being invited. The results were weighted during analysis to reflect the demographics of Montana’s registered voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.3 percentage points. You can find more about the methodology here.
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