The Montana Grizzlies (6-3) will travel to the McKale Memorial Center to meet the Arizona Wildcats (7-4). Action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, and can be seen on Pac-12 Network.
Montana Grizzlies vs. Arizona Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Houston Baptist Huskies 90-60, while the Grizzlies were victorious over the Georgia State Panthers 81-74.
The Grizzlies had a much better free throw rate (0.509 vs. 0.167) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.482 vs. 0.431). The Wildcats, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.491 vs. 0.159) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.544 vs. 0.355). Brandon Randolph had a solid outing for Arizona with 25 points. Michael Oguine had a good game for Montana, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Brandon Williams has taken his game to another level as of late for Arizona, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
Ball security could play a significant role in this meeting. Since the 2017-18 season, Arizona has committed the 41st-fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 17.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Montana has forced the 44th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.1 percent).
Montana Grizzlies vs. Arizona Wildcats Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Arizona, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Montana ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while Arizona ranks 162nd (30.7).
- The Grizzlies rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (3.4) while the Wildcats rank 48th (2.7).
- Montana is 20th in the NCAA with 10.1 assists allowed per game while Arizona is 36th with 12.3 assists allowed per game.
- The Grizzlies rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while the Wildcats rank 120th (21.2).
- Arizona ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (5.8) while Montana ranks 75th (5.2).
