Back on topic...
Here's how I would rank the lower seeds if the conference favorites win out (* denotes bid already earned):
12. Bucknell
13. UW-Milwaukee*
13. Kent State
13. Northwestern State
13. South Alabama*
14. Winthrop*
14. Iona*
14. Montana*
14. Murray State*
15. Pacific
15. Davidson*
15. Pennsylvania*
15. Oral Roberts*
16. Monmouth*
16. Delaware State
16. Belmont*
16. Southern
16. Albany
Here are some teams to root for during this weekend that could improve Montana's seed:
New Mexico State, Ohio, Oregon, UNLV, Fordham, Utah, Sam Houston, Toledo, Holy Cross and Wyoming.
The absolute ideal scenario for Montana:
Fordham wins the Atlantic 10
Pacific loses the Big West
Toledo or Ohio win the MAC
Utah or Wyoming win the MWC
Oregon wins the Pac 10
Holy Cross wins the Patriot
Sam Houston wins the Southland
New Mexico State wins the WAC
If all these were to happen, Montana could still get a 12 seed. Hopefully 3 of them happen and Montana can sneak into a 13 seed.