Expect a high-scoring game when the Montana State Bobcats (12-13, 9-6 BigSky) challenge the Montana Grizzlies (19-6, 12-2 BigSky) at Dahlberg Arena. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats at Montana Grizzlies Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Grizzlies were victorious over the Idaho State Bengals, 80-68, while the Bobcats fell to the Weber State Wildcats, 94-82.
The Grizzlies had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.558) and held the Bengals to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 27.4). Montana State, on the other hand, held Weber State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.7 (below their season average of 22.3). Montana rallied around Sayeed Pridgett, who contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Tyler Hall played a key role for Montana State with 25 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ahmaad Rorie led the Grizzlies to an 83-78 win. He recorded 20 points and nine rebounds. Montana did a great job of getting and making free throws (25-32; 78.1 percent). Montana State, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 15.8).
Montana could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Grizzlies currently rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while Montana State ranks 338th in defensive efficiency.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Montana Grizzlies Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Montana ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Montana State ranks 270th (26.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 160th in blocks per game (2.8) while the Bobcats rank 228th (1.6).
- Montana ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Montana State ranks 73rd (5.8).
- The Grizzlies rank 12th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Bobcats rank 243rd (15.4).
- Montana ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Montana State ranks 124th (34.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.4, up from 8.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
