The Montana State Bobcats (2-1), 16.5-point underdogs, will travel to Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium to clash with the UNCG Spartans (3-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 143.5 points and it gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats vs. UNCG Spartans Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Spartans dismantled the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 64-30, while the Bobcats barely escaped the Appalachian State Mountaineers 59-56.
Montana State’s 0.472 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Appalachian State, who had a mark of 0.369. The Spartans, on the other hand, forced 27 turnovers and held the Golden Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.255 (below their season average of 0.537). James Dickey played a pivotal role for UNCG with 12 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Montana State was led by Harald Frey, who put up 16 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Since last season, the Bobcats are 16-17 straight up (SU) and 13-18 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of Montana State games have finished over the projected point total since last season.
On the other hand, the Spartans, are 29-6 SU and 21-9 ATS since last season. Games including UNCG have had a tendency to go under the projected point total over that same stretch (63.3 percent).
The high-powered offense of UNCG will battle against the bottom-tier defense of Montana State. Since the 2018-19 season, the Spartans rank 60th in offensive efficiency, while the Bobcats are 336th in defensive efficiency. The Spartans figure to have the edge on that end of the court.
Montana State Bobcats vs. UNCG Spartans Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UNCG ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Montana State ranks 263rd (15.1).
- The Spartans rank 111th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Bobcats rank 303rd (26.2).
- UNCG ranks 175th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Montana State ranks 240th (34.1).
- The Spartans rank 74th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Bobcats rank 290th (1.6).
- UNCG ranks eighth in steals per game (8.9) while Montana State ranks 209th (5.6).
