Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Prediction 02/16/19

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The Montana State Bobcats (12-12, 9-5 BigSky) will be at the Dee Events Center to challenge the Weber State Wildcats (15-10, 9-5 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Wildcats lost a winnable game to the Montana Grizzlies, 83-80, while the Bobcats beat the Idaho State Bengals, 84-76.

Montana State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Idaho State. The Bobcats had a rate of 8.9 (better than their season average of 15.8), while the Bengals posted a mark of 17.4. Weber State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (22-25; 88.0 percent). Jerrick Harding played well for Weber State with 30 points. Meanwhile, Montana State was led by Harald Frey, who contributed 21 points and six rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Zach Braxton led the Wildcats to a 93-84 win. He notched a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Wildcats’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bobcats. Weber State had a rate of 39.3, while Montana State posted a mark of 21.7.

Weber State should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Weber State ranks 56th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.9 percent), while Montana State forces the 100th-fewest turnovers (18.0 percent).

Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Weber State, ATS Winner – Weber State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Weber State ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Montana State ranks 266th (26.3).
  • The Wildcats rank 76th in rebounds per game (37.2) while the Bobcats rank 119th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
  • The Wildcats rank 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Bobcats rank 227th (1.5).
  • Weber State ranks 65th in assists allowed per game (11.9) while Montana State ranks 237th (15.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bobcats have outscored opponents by an average of 5.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Montana State has lost by an average of 1.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average).