The Idaho Vandals (6-15, 2-8 BigSky) will be at Max Worthington Arena to square off with the Montana State Bobcats (11-10, 5-5 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
Idaho Vandals vs. Montana State Bobcats Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bobcats fell to the Montana Grizzlies, 78-64, while the Vandals were victorious over the Sacramento State Hornets, 67-53.
Idaho played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.326 (above their season average of 0.199) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.565 (above their season average of 0.479). Sacramento State was 0.044 and 0.368, respectively, for those same stats. Montana State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.426 (above their season average of 0.257). Harald Frey had a good game for Montana State, putting up 37 points and six rebounds. Trevon Allen, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Idaho with 27 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Frey led the Bobcats to a 71-68 win. He put up 22 points and seven assists. The Bobcats’ 23.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Vandals, who had a rate of 15.2.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Montana State figures to have a considerable advantage. The Bobcats defense ranks 79th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.466), while the Idaho offense is ranked 260th in effective field goal percentage (0.482). Moreover, second chance points could be rare for the Vandals. They rank 301st in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.2 percent, while the Bobcats are 43rd-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.6 percent).
Idaho vs. Montana State Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Idaho ranks 178th in assists per game (12.4) while Montana State ranks 237th (11.0).
- The Bobcats rank 251st in three pointers attempted per game (18.4) while the Vandals rank 296th (14.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
- The Vandals’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 3.7 for the season.
