Montana State Bobcats at Idaho Vandals Betting Prediction 01/10/19

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The Montana State Bobcats (6-8, 3-1 BigSky) head to Cowan Spectrum at the Kibbie Dome to clash with the Idaho Vandals (4-11, 1-3 BigSky). The Bobcats look to end a five-game road losing streak. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Montana State Bobcats at Idaho Vandals ATS Odds

Both teams lost big in their last contest. The Vandals fell to the UC Irvine Anteaters, 86-68, while the Bobcats were defeated by the Utah State Aggies, 101-71.

Montana State had a better free throw rate (0.396 vs. 0.333) while Idaho had a better turnover percentage (11.6 vs. 12.7). Idaho rallied around Jared Rodriguez, who finished with 18 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Harald Frey played a key role for Montana State with 13 points.

The Vandals won the only contest between these two teams last year, 88-78. Idaho out-rebounded Montana State. The Vandals had 16 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Bobcats had eight and 27, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

It could be a difficult game for Idaho on the offensive glass. The Vandals are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 241st in offensive rebounding percentage at 27.2 percent. Meanwhile, Montana State ranks 94th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 74.0 percent.

Montana State Bobcats vs. Idaho Vandals ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Idaho, ATS Winner – Idaho, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Montana State ranks 79th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Idaho ranks 224th in three pointers allowed per game (26.1).
  • The Bobcats average 14.1 assists per game, which ranks 111th in the NCAA. The Vandals rank 203rd in assists allowed per game (15.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bobcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.6, up from 5.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).