Idaho Vandals at Montana Grizzlies Free Prediction 02/07/19

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The Montana Grizzlies (15-6, 8-2 BigSky) and the Idaho Vandals (4-17, 1-9 BigSky) square off at Dahlberg Arena. The Grizzlies are on a five-game winning streak, while the Vandals have lost seven games in a row. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Idaho Vandals at Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Grizzlies defeated the Montana State Bobcats, 83-78, while the Vandals lost to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 75-64.

The Grizzlies made 25 of their 32 free throws (78.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.580 (above their season average of 0.552). Idaho, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.518). Montana was led by Ahmaad Rorie, who put up 20 points and nine rebounds. Cameron Tyson led the way for Idaho, finishing with 20 points.

In their first matchup this season, Rorie led the Grizzlies to a 69-51 win. He produced 20 points. The Grizzlies’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Vandals. Montana had a rate of 7.9, while Idaho posted a mark of 15.1.

The productive offense of Montana will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Idaho. The Grizzlies currently rank 58th in offensive efficiency, while the Vandals are 323rd in defensive efficiency. The Grizzlies should have the edge on that end of the court.

Idaho Vandals at Montana Grizzlies Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Montana ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.0) while Idaho ranks 241st (25.5).
  • The Grizzlies rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Vandals rank 70th (3.0).
  • Idaho ranks 205th in rebounds per game (34.4) while Montana ranks 225th (33.8).
  • The Grizzlies rank 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Vandals rank 215th (15.0).
  • Montana ranks 102nd in steals per game (6.6) while Idaho ranks 229th (4.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 57.8 points per game (11.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (0.8 below their season average).
  • The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 7.7 for the season.