The Montana State Bobcats (1-6) will be at home in Max Worthington Arena when they clash against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks (4-2). Action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Montana State Bobcats Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bobcats lost big to the Omaha Mavericks, 89-65, while the Fighting Hawks were beaten by the Utah Valley Wolverines, 74-68.
North Dakota had a turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 17.4) while Montana State held Omaha to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.7 (below the 31.2 mark opponents have averaged against Montana State this season). Tyler Hall played a pivotal role for Montana State with 20 points. North Dakota received a boost from Cortez Seales, who put up 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
The Fighting Hawks captured this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the most recent game, North Dakota won 76-74. North Dakota’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Montana State. The Fighting Hawks had a rate of 0.207, while the Bobcats posted a mark of 0.136.
The aggressive Montana State offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. The Bobcats rank 62nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.269, while North Dakota ranks 169th in FTA rate allowed (0.232) dating back to the 2017-18 season.
North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Montana State Bobcats Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – North Dakota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- North Dakota ranks 31st in steals per game (7.6) while Montana State ranks 248th (5.2).
- The Fighting Hawks rank 188th in assists per game (13.2) while the Bobcats rank 234th (12.7).
- Montana State averages 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 103rd in the nation. North Dakota ranks 140th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3).
- The Bobcats rank 146th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Fighting Hawks rank 309th (31.7).
- North Dakota ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Montana State ranks 136th (3.3).
