Idaho Vandals at Montana State Bobcats ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Idaho Vandals (4-18, 1-10 BigSky) and the Montana State Bobcats (10-12, 7-5 BigSky) square off at Max Worthington Arena. The Vandals will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Idaho Vandals at Montana State Bobcats Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Bobcats defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles, 74-66, while the Vandals were blown out by the Montana Grizzlies, 100-59.

The Bobcats knocked down 19 of their 24 free throws (79.2 percent) and held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.469 (below the 0.570 mark opponents have averaged against Montana State this season). Idaho, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (10-10; 100.0 percent). Montana State’s Harald Frey played well, contributing 22 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Cameron Tyson fueled Idaho with 12 points.

In their first matchup this season, Tyler Hall led the Bobcats to a 77-67 win. He put up 20 points and seven rebounds. One of Montana State’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 13-16 (81.3 percent), while the Vandals were just 7-11 (63.6 percent).

It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-tempo Bobcats will look to push the more methodical Vandals. The Bobcats currently rank 92nd in possessions per game while the Vandals are 286th.

Idaho at Montana State Betting Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Montana State, ATS Winner – Montana State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Montana State averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 83rd in the nation. Idaho ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
  • The Bobcats rank 191st in rebounds per game (34.5) while the Vandals rank 207th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
  • The Bobcats average 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the nation. The Vandals rank 234th in assists allowed per game (15.4).
  • Montana State ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Idaho ranks 62nd (2.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bobcats have outscored opponents by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Montana State has lost by an average of 2.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Vandals have scored an average of 59.4 points per game (9.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average).