The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (9-18, 7-10 BigSky) will be at Max Worthington Arena to challenge the Montana State Bobcats (12-14, 9-7 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs. Montana State Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Bobcats fell to the Montana Grizzlies, 89-83, while the Lumberjacks were defeated by the Eastern Washington Eagles, 86-73.
Northern Arizona did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-34; 82.4 percent) while Montana State did a great job of converting from the free throw line (16-18; 88.9 percent). Keljin Blevins led the way for Montana State, recording 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Carlos Hines was a key piece for Northern Arizona with 32 points.
In their first matchup this year, Bernie Andre led the Lumberjacks to a 74-68 win. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Northern Arizona won the rebounding battle. The Lumberjacks had more offensive rebounds (10 vs. three), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 26) and total rebounds (41 vs. 29).
Montana State appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Bobcats rank 85th in offensive efficiency, while the Lumberjacks rank 335th in defensive efficiency. Ball security should be an advantage for the Lumberjacks. They rank 51st at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.6 percent). Conversely, the Bobcats force the 93rd-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.7 percent).
Northern Arizona vs. Montana State ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Montana State averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 80th in the NCAA. Northern Arizona ranks 254th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
- The Lumberjacks rank 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Bobcats rank 75th (5.8).
- Montana State averages 33.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 206th in the nation. Northern Arizona ranks 213th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
- The Bobcats average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 60th in the NCAA. The Lumberjacks rank 215th in assists allowed per game (15.0).
- Northern Arizona ranks 190th in blocks per game (2.3) while Montana State ranks 229th (1.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Lumberjacks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bobcats have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
