The Montana State Bobcats (1-1) will go head-to-head against the Appalachian State Mountaineers (2-1) at Michael B. Fleming Gymnasium. The game begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Mountaineers were victorious over the East Carolina Pirates 68-62, while the Bobcats dismantled the Rocky Mountain Battlin’ Bears 93-60.
Montana State dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.164 and a turnover percentage of 19.7. Rocky Mountain had marks of 0.033 and 29.1, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Appalachian State’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over East Carolina. The Mountaineers had a rate of 0.444, while the Pirates posted a mark of 0.254. Adrian Delph played a key role for Appalachian State with 19 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Harald Frey had a solid performance for Montana State, putting up 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
Appalachian State should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. Dating back to last season, the Mountaineers rank 98th in offensive efficiency, while the Bobcats rank 338th in defensive efficiency.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Appalachian State Mountaineers Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Appalachian State, ATS Winner – Appalachian State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Appalachian State averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. Montana State ranks 300th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
- The Bobcats rank 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Mountaineers rank 98th (3.1).
- The Bobcats rank 37th in assists per game (15.4) while the Mountaineers rank 220th (12.5).
- Montana State ranks 141st in rebounds allowed per game (34.5) while Appalachian State ranks 255th (37.2).
