Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Montana Grizzlies Betting Prediction 03/02/19

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The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (14-12, 9-8 BigSky) will be at Dahlberg Arena to take on the Montana Grizzlies (20-7, 13-3 BigSky) in a BigSky matchup. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs. Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds

In their last contest, the Grizzlies lost a close one to the Northern Colorado Bears, 74-72, while the Thunderbirds were victorious over the Idaho Vandals, 85-76.

Southern Utah dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 24.4) and a turnover percentage of 12.8 (better than their season average of 16.5). For those same stats, Idaho was 18.2 and 15.6, respectively. Montana, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 28.5). Montana’s Ahmaad Rorie had a good outing, contributing 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Harrison Butler played a key role for Southern Utah with 21 points and 13 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Rorie led the Grizzlies to an 89-76 victory. He put up 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds. The Grizzlies’ 18.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Thunderbirds, who had a rate of 10.3.

Montana appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Grizzlies currently rank 24th in offensive efficiency, while the Thunderbirds rank 171st in defensive efficiency.

Southern Utah vs. Montana ATS Pick

Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Southern Utah, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Montana ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Southern Utah ranks 241st (37.2).
  • The Grizzlies rank 40th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Thunderbirds rank 139th (3.7).
  • Montana ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while Southern Utah ranks 112th (12.7).
  • The Grizzlies rank 32nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Thunderbirds rank 149th (22.5).
  • Montana ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Southern Utah ranks 131st (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Thunderbirds have scored an average of 76.2 points per game (0.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average).
  • The Grizzlies’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 8.2 for the season.