The Montana Grizzlies (1-3) will travel to Alaska Airlines Arena to challenge the 25th-ranked Washington Huskies (3-1). The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and will air on Pac-12 Network.
Montana Grizzlies at Washington Huskies ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Huskies had no trouble getting past the Maine Black Bears, 72-53, while the Grizzlies lost a winnable game to the Montana Tech Orediggers, 74-72.
Washington played a nearly perfect contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.217 (above their season average of 0.140) and a turnover percentage of 8.0 (better than their season average of 21.6). Maine recorded marks of 0.039 and 27.5, respectively, for those same stats. Montana, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (18-23; 78.3 percent). Isaiah Stewart played well for Washington with 16 points and nine rebounds. Sayeed Pridgett, meanwhile had a good outing for Montana, putting up 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Washington ranks 293rd in possessions per game (66.9) and Montana is 256th (67.8) since last season. Furthermore, the Grizzlies’ 16th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.555) will clash against the Huskies’ 38th-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.472).
Montana Grizzlies at Washington Huskies ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Washington, ATS Winner – Washington, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Washington ranks second in blocks per game (5.9) while Montana ranks 165th (3.1).
- The Huskies rank 10th in steals per game (8.9) while the Grizzlies rank 131st (6.5).
- Washington is 31st in the country with 19.4 three pointers allowed per game while Montana is 50th with 19.9 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Grizzlies rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Huskies rank 183rd (13.5).
- Montana ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Washington ranks 143rd (34.5).
