Sacramento State Hornets vs. Montana Grizzlies ATS Prediction 03/14/19

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The Sacramento State Hornets (15-15, 9-12 BigSky) square off against the Montana Grizzlies (23-8, 16-4 BigSky) in the Big Sky Conference Tourney at CenturyLink Arena. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Sacramento State Hornets vs. Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds

In the Hornets’ last game, they defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 72-60. Marcus Graves was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 10-for-18 shooting. The Hornets, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.490, had an extraordinary mark of 0.647, while the Lumberjacks had a turnover percentage of 23.5 (above their season average of 14.8).

The last time the Grizzlies played it was against the Hornets. The Grizzlies won 86-68. Montana launched 22 three pointers, making 10 of them (45.5 percent), while Sacramento State was 4-19 (21.1 percent). Jamar Akoh put up a double-double in the victory with 21 points and 18 rebounds. The Grizzlies have now won both contests against the Hornets this season.

The sharp-shooting offense of Montana (ninth in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.569) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Sacramento State (200th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.508). The Grizzlies should have the advantage on that end of the court.

Sacramento State Hornets vs. Montana Grizzlies Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Montana ranks 190th in three pointers attempted per game (21.6) while Sacramento State ranks 308th (16.7).
  • The Grizzlies rank 16th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while the Hornets rank 112th (34.1).
  • Sacramento State ranks 31st in steals per game (7.8) while Montana ranks 104th (6.5).
  • The Grizzlies rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Hornets rank 163rd (3.8).
  • Montana ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while Sacramento State ranks 135th (12.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 7.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (5.6 above their season average).