It will be a battle between BigSky opponents when the Montana State Bobcats (8-11, 5-4 BigSky) welcome the Montana Grizzlies (14-6, 7-2 BigSky) to Max Worthington Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Montana Grizzlies at Montana State Bobcats Betting Prediction
In the Grizzlies’ last game, they beat the Weber State Wildcats, 75-68. The Grizzlies had a ridiculously low turnover percentage of 7.9 (better than their season average of 15.9) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 6.5 (below their season average of 24.4). Montana rallied around Jamar Akoh, who was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
The Bobcats had no trouble getting past the Idaho State Bengals in their last matchup, 104-84. Montana State’s 6.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Idaho State, who had a rate of 20.8. The Bobcats’ mark was better than their season average of 16.5, while the Bengals’ was above their season average of 15.6. Harald Frey was the game’s top scorer with 31 points on 12-for-20 shooting from the field.
Montana could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense squares off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Grizzlies currently rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while Montana State ranks 350th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.574).
After the Grizzlies won both meetings against the Bobcats last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Montana won 90-63. The Grizzlies had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.361) and had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.8).
Montana Grizzlies vs. Montana State Bobcats Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Montana ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.6) while Montana State ranks 241st (15.9).
The Grizzlies rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (18.9) while the Bobcats rank 258th (26.9).
Montana ranks 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Montana State ranks 84th (6.1).
The Bobcats rank 208th in rebounds per game (34.3) while the Grizzlies rank 229th (33.8).
Montana ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Montana State ranks 60th (2.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.6, up from 7.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 83.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.4 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
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