It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Montana State Bobcats (7-11, 4-4 BigSky) welcome the Idaho State Bengals (7-10, 3-5 BigSky) to Max Worthington Arena. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Idaho State Bengals vs. Montana State Bobcats Betting Prediction
In the Bengals’ last matchup, they were topped by the Montana Grizzlies, 80-69. Montana’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Idaho State. The Grizzlies had a rate of 11.1 (better than their season average of 16.2), while the Bengals posted a mark of 20.6 (above their season average of 15.3). Brandon Boyd was Idaho State’s high scorer with 16 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
The Bobcats fell to the Weber State Wildcats in their last matchup, 93-84. Weber State’s 39.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Montana State, who had a mark of 22.2. The Wildcats’ mark was above their season average of 23.7, while the Bobcats’ was below their season average of 27.5. Montana State’s Tyler Hall had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 28 points on 10-for-21 shooting.
After the Bengals won the lone game against the Bobcats last season, 101-78, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Bengals had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 18.2) and had a better turnover percentage (8.7 vs. 12.1).
Montana State could struggle to create turnovers. Idaho State ranks 101st in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.9 percent), while Montana State forces the 57th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent).
Idaho State Bengals at Montana State Bobcats ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Idaho State averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. Montana State ranks 261st in three pointers allowed per game (27.2).
The Bengals rank 132nd in assists per game (13.6) while the Bobcats rank 233rd in assists allowed per game (16.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Bengals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 3.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (3.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
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