Montana Grizzlies at Idaho State Bengals Free Prediction 01/23/20

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The Montana Grizzlies (10-8, 6-1 BigSky) will be at Holt Arena to take on the Idaho State Bengals (6-10, 3-4 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Montana Grizzlies vs. Idaho State Bengals Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Bengals fell to the Portland State Vikings, 82-76, while the Grizzlies defeated the Idaho Vandals, 67-63.

Montana played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 16.8 (better than their season average of 16.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 22.7). For those same stats, Idaho was 22.0 and 17.6, respectively. Idaho State, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.5 (above their season average of 31.0). Idaho State’s Malik Porter had a solid performance, finishing with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Montana, meanwhile, rallied around Jared Samuelson, who contributed 23 points.

The Grizzlies dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent game, Montana won 80-68. Montana couldn’t miss, shooting 55.0 percent from the field. Idaho State, meanwhile, had a field goal percentage of 39.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Idaho State could struggle to create turnovers. Montana ranks 132nd in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.7 percent), while Idaho State forces the 60th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent).

Montana at Idaho State Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Idaho State ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Montana ranks 161st (35.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank 75th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Bengals rank 78th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
  • The Bengals rank 211th in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Grizzlies rank 279th (16.1).
  • Montana ranks 126th in steals per game (6.4) while Idaho State ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Grizzlies have outscored opponents by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Montana has lost by an average of 0.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Bengals have scored an average of 63.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (4.4 above their season average).