The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (5-4) welcome the Montana State Bobcats (3-7) to Centrum Arena. The Bobcats look to end a five-game road losing streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Montana State Bobcats at Southern Utah Thunderbirds ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Thunderbirds won big over the West Coast Baptist Eagles, 109-63, while the Bobcats got blown out by the Utah State Aggies, 101-71.
Southern Utah dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 9.9 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3. West Coast Baptist was 32.0 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. Montana State, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.396 vs. 0.333). Dwayne Morgan had a solid game for Southern Utah with 20 points and six rebounds. Montana State received a boost from Harald Frey, who contributed 13 points.
The Bobcats dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent matchup, Montana State won 69-66. Getting to the free throw line was one of Montana State’s largest strengths. They made 25 trips to the line, while Southern Utah went just six times.
It will be a matchup of opposite paces as the fast-paced Thunderbirds will look to push the more methodical Bobcats. Since last season, the Thunderbirds rank 13th in possessions per game while the Bobcats are 133rd.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Southern Utah ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while Montana State ranks 230th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- The Thunderbirds rank 127th in assists per game (12.1) while the Bobcats rank 224th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Thunderbirds rank 43rd in rebounds per game (35.1) while the Bobcats rank 200th (35.9).
- Southern Utah ranks 15th in steals per game (6.0) while Montana State ranks 166th (5.4).
