The Montana Grizzlies (17-6, 10-2 BigSky) and the Weber State Wildcats (15-9, 9-4 BigSky) go head-to-head at Dee Events Center. The Grizzlies will attempt to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Montana Grizzlies at Weber State Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 86-71, while the Grizzlies won a close one over the Eastern Washington Eagles 75-74.
Montana played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.240) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 28.5). For those same stats, Eastern Washington put up marks of 0.232 and 18.8, respectively. Meanwhile, Weber State’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Northern Arizona. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.539), while the Lumberjacks posted a mark of 0.453. Weber State received a boost from Jerrick Harding, who contributed 29 points and five rebounds. Bobby Moorehead had a good game for Montana, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jamar Akoh led the Grizzlies to a 75-68 victory. He registered a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds. The Grizzlies’ 7.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a mark of 18.9.
The physical Weber State offense might be living from the charity stripe in this showdown. The Wildcats rank 38th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.281, while Montana ranks 316th in FTA rate allowed (0.284). Furthermore, the Grizzlies’ 18th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.560) will face off against the Wildcats’ 39th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.469).
Montana Grizzlies at Weber State Wildcats Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Montana ranks 39th in rebounds allowed per game (32.0) while Weber State ranks 205th (36.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 26th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Wildcats rank 92nd (6.0).
- Montana is 30th in the NCAA with 19.0 three pointers allowed per game while Weber State is 53rd with 20.0 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Grizzlies rank 111th in assists per game (14.0) while the Wildcats rank 228th (11.6).
- Weber State ranks 36th in blocks per game (4.5) while Montana ranks 147th (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (9.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
- The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 8.8 for the season.
