The Omaha Mavericks (2-3) will be at home in Baxter Arena when they go head-to-head with the Montana State Bobcats (1-5). The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Montana State Bobcats vs. Omaha Mavericks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Mavericks had no trouble getting past the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, 76-56, while the Bobcats got blown out by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 90-68.
Omaha dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.429 (above their season average of 0.135) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (above their season average of 23.4). Bethune-Cookman put up marks of 0.160 and 11.8, respectively, for those same stats. Montana State, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.254 (above their season average of 0.201). Matt Pile played a pivotal role for Omaha with 14 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Montana State rallied around Tyler Hall, who had 29 points.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent matchup, the Mavericks won 84-71. One of Omaha’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 32 trips to the line, while Montana State went 17 times.
Omaha could have a difficult time creating turnovers. Since last season, Montana State ranks 170th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while Omaha has forced the 74th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent).
Montana State Bobcats vs. Omaha Mavericks ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Omaha, ATS Winner – Omaha, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Montana State ranks 108th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Omaha ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Mavericks rank 163rd in steals per game (6.1) while the Bobcats rank 246th (5.3).
- Montana State ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.3) while Omaha ranks 226th (3.9).
- The Bobcats rank 136th in rebounds per game (36.2) while the Mavericks rank 269th (33.4).
- Montana State ranks 185th in assists allowed per game (13.6) while Omaha ranks 279th (15.1).
