Montana Grizzlies vs. Sacramento State Hornets ATS Prediction 03/09/19

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The Sacramento State Hornets (14-14, 8-11 BigSky) welcome the Montana Grizzlies (22-8, 15-4 BigSky) to The Hornets Nest as the regular season wraps up. The game is scheduled to start at 10:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Montana Grizzlies vs. Sacramento State Hornets Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Hornets won a close one over the Montana State Bobcats, 70-67, while the Grizzlies fell to the Portland State Vikings, 81-69.

Sacramento State dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.230) and a turnover percentage of 14.7 (better than their season average of 16.0). For those same stats, Montana State put up marks of 0.194 and 19.0, respectively. Montana, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.555 vs. 0.527). Joshua Patton had a solid outing for Sacramento State with 10 points and 16 rebounds. Meanwhile, Montana rallied around Sayeed Pridgett, who finished with 28 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jamar Akoh led the Grizzlies to an 87-56 win. He registered a double-double with 21 points and 18 rebounds. The Grizzlies’ 34.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Hornets, who had a rate of 18.9.

Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Sacramento State in this showdown. The Hornets rank 187th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Montana ranks 48th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.8 percent).

Montana Grizzlies at Sacramento State Hornets Odds Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Montana ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Sacramento State ranks 147th (3.8).
  • The Grizzlies rank 18th in rebounds allowed per game (31.1) while the Hornets rank 119th (34.3).
  • Montana ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Sacramento State ranks 121st (6.4).
  • The Grizzlies rank 175th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while the Hornets rank 290th (16.5).
  • Montana ranks 12th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Sacramento State ranks 115th (12.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.6 points per game (5.0 above their season average).
  • The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 7.6 for the season.