The Omaha Mavericks (6-8) welcome the Montana Grizzlies (4-6) to Baxter Arena. The Mavericks will attempt to prolong their five-game home winning streak, while the Grizzlies look to end their five-game road losing streak. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Montana Grizzlies vs. Omaha Mavericks ATS Odds
Both teams got blown out in their last matchup. The Mavericks fell to the Eastern Washington Eagles, 97-56, while the Grizzlies were defeated by the eighth-ranked Oregon Ducks, 81-48.
Montana had a better free throw rate (0.115 vs. 0.153) while Omaha had a free throw rate of 0.175 (above their season average of 0.169). Zach Thornhill fueled Omaha with eight points and five rebounds. Sayeed Pridgett, meanwhile had a solid performance for Montana, finishing with 11 points and eight rebounds.
It could be a tough game for Omaha on the offensive glass. The Mavericks are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 239th in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.5 percent. Meanwhile, Montana ranks 78th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.9 percent. Moreover, the Grizzlies rank 285th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.181), while the Mavericks rank 55th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.167).
Montana Grizzlies vs. Omaha Mavericks ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Montana ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Omaha ranks 215th (25.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 64th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Mavericks rank 121st in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Montana averages 11.1 assists per game, which ranks 193rd in the nation. Omaha ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (16.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mavericks have scored an average of 67.0 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 85.8 points per game (10.7 above their season average).
- The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 5.0 for the season.
