Montana State Bobcats at North Dakota State Bison Free Prediction 12/16/19

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The Montana State Bobcats (6-3) will travel to the Scheels Center to go head-to-head with the North Dakota State Bison (7-4). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 16, 2019.

Montana State Bobcats vs. North Dakota State Bison ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Bison defeated the CSUN Matadors 71-62, while the Bobcats beat the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 77-70.

The Bobcats held the Jackrabbits to an effective field goal percentage of 0.460 (below their season average of 0.510). The Jackrabbits had a free throw rate of 0.210 (below their season average of 0.262). The Bison, meanwhile, had a great offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0 (above their season average of 25.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.482). Vinnie Shahid had a solid performance for North Dakota State, recording 30 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Montana State received a boost from Harald Frey, who had 23 points and five assists.

North Dakota State could put on a ball-control clinic in this showdown. Dating back to last season, North Dakota State ranks 12th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.8 percent), while Montana State has forced the 37th-fewest turnovers (17.3 percent). Additionally, the Bobcats, who rank 326th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.7 percent), might have a tough time getting put-back points against the Bison, who rank first in defensive rebounding percentage (77.0 percent).

Montana State vs. North Dakota State Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – North Dakota State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • North Dakota State ranks 17th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Montana State ranks 213th (26.0).
  • The Bison rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (32.9) while the Bobcats rank 111th (34.4).
  • Montana State ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while North Dakota State ranks 24th (2.6).
  • The Bison rank 21st in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Bobcats rank 154th (6.2).
  • North Dakota State ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Montana State ranks 97th (14.7).