The Idaho Vandals (4-18, 1-10 BigSky) will attempt to put an end to their eight-game losing streak when they go head-to-head with the Montana State Bobcats (10-12, 7-5 BigSky) at Max Worthington Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Idaho Vandals vs. Montana State Bobcats Free Prediction
In the Vandals’ last matchup, they were blown out by the Montana Grizzlies, 100-59. Montana’s 10.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Idaho, who had a mark of 30.0. The Grizzlies’ mark was better than their season average of 15.5, while the Vandals’ was above their season average of 16.7. Cameron Tyson had a solid game for Idaho, recording 12 points.
The Bobcats defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles in their last contest, 74-66. Montana State’s 0.345 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Eastern Washington, who had a mark of 0.077. The Bobcats’ mark was above their season average of 0.248, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 0.180. Harald Frey was Montana State’s leading scorer with 22 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field.
This contest should be a showdown of conflicting paces. Montana State has preferred an up-and-down style of play (92nd in possessions per game), while Idaho has been more methodical (286th in possessions per game).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Trevon Allen scored a game-high 23 points in the first game, in which the Vandals lost 77-67. The Bobcats knocked down 13 of their 16 free throws (81.3 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (23.5 vs. 14.3).
Idaho Vandals vs. Montana State Bobcats Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Montana State ranks 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Idaho ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Bobcats average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the country. The Vandals rank 234th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
Montana State ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Idaho ranks 62nd (2.9).
The Bobcats average 34.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 191st in the nation. The Vandals rank 207th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
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The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.4, up from 6.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (5.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.4 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
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