The Sacramento State Hornets (7-3, 0-1 BigSky) will be at Dahlberg Arena to meet the Montana Grizzlies (5-7, 1-0 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2019.
Sacramento State Hornets vs. Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Grizzlies defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 79-72, while the Hornets fell to the Montana State Bobcats, 66-51.
Montana dominated every stat category in the contest. They had a turnover percentage of 15.6 (better than their season average of 18.2) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 21.8). For those same stats, Northern Arizona put up marks of 18.0 and 36.1, respectively. Sacramento State, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (9-11; 81.8 percent). Sayeed Pridgett played well for Montana with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Sacramento State received a boost from Joshua Patton, who contributed 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Grizzlies dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent matchup, Montana won 79-73. Montana had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 19.7). Sacramento State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (12-14; 85.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
The ineffective offense of Montana will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Sacramento State. The Grizzlies rank 315th in offensive efficiency, while the Hornets are fourth in defensive efficiency. The Hornets should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Hornets, who rank 48th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.271), could get to the line a ton against the Grizzlies, who rank 319th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.281).
Sacramento State Hornets at Montana Grizzlies Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Sacramento State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Sacramento State ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Montana ranks 157th (7.4).
- The Hornets are sixth in the NCAA with 15.8 three pointers allowed per game while the Grizzlies are 42nd with 19.1 three pointers allowed per game.
- The Hornets rank 67th in rebounds per game (38.3) while the Grizzlies rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Sacramento State ranks 21st in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Montana ranks 113th (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hornets have scored an average of 60.0 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.4 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
- The Grizzlies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.6, up from 4.0 for the season.
